1. With which local wind are the clouds in this photo most likely associated? 2. Describe the process that created the local wind associated with the formation of these clouds. 3. Would you expect clouds such as these to form at night?

1. With which local wind are the clouds in this photo most likely associated? 2. Describe the process that created the local wind associated with the formation of these clouds. 3. Would you expect clouds such as these to form at night?

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals

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Question

1. With which local wind are the clouds in this photo most
likely associated?
2. Describe the process that created the local wind
associated with the formation of these clouds.
3. Would you expect clouds such as these to form at night?