The vertical movement of air is termed as (1) wind (2) air current (3) air turbulence (4) air mobility

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air current

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Last Answer : (2) air current Explanation: An updraught or downdraught is the vertical movement of air as a weather related phenomenon. Better known as air current, they can be caused by differences in temperature ... lighter." Rising air is associated with turbulence as it creates a low pressure on the surface.

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Last Answer : a. Lights winds near the surface

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Last Answer : Ans:(d)

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Last Answer : (3) Turbulence caused by wind. Explanation: The main theory of swing bowling surrounded turbulent and laminar airflow. Laminar air separates from the surface of the ball earlier than turbulent flow air, ... towards the back; inducing a greater lift force on the turbulent airflow side of the ball.

Description : Shortly after take-off, the altitude of the aeroplane suffers an abrupt pitch-up and IAS rapidly decreases followed quickly by a decrease in altitude. Engine indications are normal. You should suspect what ... to gain airspeed d. Local clear air turbulence; reduce speed to VRA and ride it out

Last Answer : b. Loss of head wind or an increase in tail wind; apply full power

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Last Answer : Turbulence caused by wind.

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Last Answer : Bay

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Last Answer : wind turbulance

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Last Answer : A very low pressure centre

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Last Answer : (1) wind turbulence Explanation: A Typhoons are common in the China Sea and along the margins of the west Pacific Ocean.

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Last Answer : b. Depart on runway 09 with a tailwind

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Last Answer : I, II and III 

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Last Answer :  Kuroshio Current

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Last Answer : Tide

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Last Answer : Kuroshio

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Last Answer : Humboldt current

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Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)