Which of the following would not be associated with stable atmospheric conditions?

a. widespread fog
b. temperature inversion
c. dreary overcast with light drizzle
d. afternoon thunder showers

D

Explanation:

Thunderstorms are caused by unstable atmospheric conditions. The conditions are created by air masses of different densities. Warm air rises while cool air moves in rapidly to replace the rising air. Stability of an atmosphere is gauged by its tendency to resist vertical movement.

The afternoon thundershowers would not be associated with stable atmospheric conditions.

Explanation:

answer; (b); i believe its indefinite existence of human population in a healthy and prosperous condition;

the first phase of the government’s plan for settlement was building the transcontinental railroad. the railroad provided a way to bring settlers and manufactured goods west and ship their agricultural and mining produce east. the transcontinental railroad was an essential artery for rapid development of the frontier.

the second phase of the government’s plan was a liberal land distribution policy that made it possible for many people to homestead. with these two key elements—transportation and cheap land—the government rapidly achieved its goal of persuading people to move west, settle on farms, and push back the frontier.