A Temperature Inversion Is the Result of

question 23

Multiple Choice

A temperature inversion is the result of

• A)precipitation
• B)cold air drainage
• C)a lid of warm air on top of cooler, stagnant air
• D)a cold blanket of air that prevents warm air from rising
• E)mixing of cool and warm air

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