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