Review Question
The review questions are provided as an aid in studying. They are similar to
the questions that will appear on quizzes during the semester.
Why is mechanical mixing more important at night than during the day?
Answer
At night, mechanical mixing is the only kind of mixing that can take place.
Since the ground is cooler than the air, the air is stable and convection
does not occur.
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