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The temperature inversion is

A) whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature
B) when the decrease in temperature or moisture or both takes place
C) whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature or moisture or both change with height over a short vertical interval
D) All of the above

Correct Answer:



C) whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature or moisture or both change with height over a short vertical interval

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