What is the name of the phenomenon where the temperature increases with altitude in the thermosphere? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The central United States, including the Midwest and Northeast, has a humid continental climate (Dfa/Dfb) characterized by warm to hot summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation.

Explanation:
Surface winds blow at an angle to isobars (towards lower pressure) due to friction with the Earth's surface, which reduces the Coriolis force.

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A positive PNA phase is associated with warmer than normal temperatures in the Pacific Northwest and colder than normal temperatures in the southeastern United States, with a ridge over western North America.