Multiple Choice
The wind speed normally increases with height in the layer of air next to the ground.This illustrates the fact that:
A) friction is present only close to the ground.
B) the lowest part of the atmosphere is turbulent.
C) temperature decreases with height.
D) pressure decreases with height.
E) density decreases with height.
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