Anticyclones Generally Bring Clear Skies and Calm Conditions Because

question 83

Multiple Choice

Anticyclones generally bring clear skies and calm conditions because

• A)a strong polar front keeps cold air well to the north.
• B)adiabatic cooling prevents condensation and latent heat release.
• C)adiabatic warming prevents condensation and latent heat release.
• D)adiabatic warming promotes condensation and latent heat release.

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Definitions:

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Marginal Rates of Substitution

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Pareto Optimal

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Pareto Optimal Allocation

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