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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

There are several. The main ones are:

  • Photosynthesis
  • Carbonate formation
  • Dissolution of carbon dioxide into seawater
The layer of the atmosphere with the lowest temperature is the

Mesosphere

In the Northern Hemisphere the Coriolis effect makes winds

bend to the right of their motion

Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere

N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via decomposers.

N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.

Which step is not part of a normal convection cycle apex

Warmed air sinks, creating a high-pressure area as it falls.

^ Not Quite

Warmed air rises, creating a high-pressure system below

Which of the following is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere

oxygen

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I started to leave this because it is the wrong answer.

What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze

The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the opposite direction.

When warm air moves towards the poles

... ice melts.

Which statement is true of jet streams

The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds

which is not part of the recipe for a thunderstorm to form

A cold front advancing

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