On an Upper-Level Chart Where the Isotherms Cross the Isobars

question 44

Multiple Choice

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours) and temperature advection occurs, the atmosphere is called ____.

• A)barotropic
• B)geostrophic
• C)hydrostatic
• D)baroclinic
• E)barometric

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Definitions:

IEP

Individualized Education Program, a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.

Desmosomes

Structures that function as cell junctions, providing adhesion and mechanical strength to tissues by linking adjacent cells together.

Stratum Spinosum

Layer of many-sided cells in the epidermis with intercellular connections (desmosomes) that give the cells a spiny appearance.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the skin, composed of dead keratinocytes, that serves as the primary barrier against environmental elements.