Air Masses Have Both Horizontal and Vertical Extent; Consequently, the Upward

question 43

Essay

Air masses have both horizontal and vertical extent; consequently, the upward extension of a front is referred to as a(n)____________________ or ____________________.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptor Cells

Specialized cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the nervous system.

Visible Spectrum

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye, typically encompassing wavelengths from approximately 380 to 750 nanometers.

Light Waves

Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, responsible for the phenomenon of sight; they vary in wavelength and are a component of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, providing most of the eye's optical power.