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What lies along the subtropical jet stream

High or low pressure lies along the subtropical jet stream, depending on the time of year. The pressure gradient follows the path of the jet stream.

Is the saying the higher the clouds the better the weather true

High clouds indicate the dry air and high pressure of fair weather.

so it is true

What inturment is used to measure then wind

The instrument which is used to measure wind is a anemometer. This tool is used to determine the direction in which the wind is blowing.

A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan

A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan as a result of conduction.

What causes the global air convection current between the equator and the polls

The difference in temperatures between the Equator and the north and south poles, plus the rotation of the earth, causes the air currents.

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.

Which has the lowest albedo

A blacktop highway

What process adds carbon dioxide the atmosphere

Transpiration

How will a wind blowing to the north in the northern hemisphere is affected by coriolis effect

It will bend to the east

What statement is true about true of jet streams

The polar jet stream is generally stronger than the subtropical jet stream

Which statement is true of jet streams

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

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

nitrogen

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