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In the vertical dimension, the upper level jet stream is located closest to which mandatory synoptic scale pressure level?
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GoofyFoofer wrote:In the vertical dimension, the upper level jet stream is located closest to which mandatory synoptic scale pressure level?
Um... Is somebody going to answer? :cry:
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The 300 millibar level
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Yes, yes I am very happy...
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How can an increase in atmospheric particulates affect temperatures?
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Particulates can block sunlight from entering the earth, causing an unusual drop in temperature (there's probably an opposite effect, but I don't know it :P).
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Correct. Also, particulate matter can serve as cloud condensation nuclei, and the increased incidence of clouds will result in smaller diurnal temperature ranges.
Edit: oh, and I forgot, they can also absorb insolation causing an increase in temperature.
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Unome wrote:
Particulates can block sunlight from entering the earth, causing an unusual drop in temperature (there's probably an opposite effect, but I don't know it :P).
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Ohh... I have no idea... Someone else can ask...
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What is the difference between an internal forcing mechanism different from an external forcing mechanism? (hint: check the wiki, I put it on there)
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