The Wind's Speed Generally Increases with Height Above the Earth's

question 19

Multiple Choice

The wind's speed generally increases with height above the earth's surface because

• A) only the lowest layer of air rotates with the earth.
• B) air temperature normally decreases with height.
• C) wind instruments are not accurate at the earth's surface.
• D) friction with the earth's surface slows the air near the ground.
• E) air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface.

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