Question 7010 of 406 · Illinois Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam

Which observation suggests a temperature inversion may be present?

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Correct answer to question 7010

  • A: Smoke or dust stays low and moves sideways in a thin layer

Explanation

A smoke source that hangs close to the ground and drifts laterally shows stable, stratified air. Rising smoke indicates unstable air that mixes upward.

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