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Which combination forces ascent in the quasi-geostrophic omega equation?

  • A.Uniform vorticity
  • B.Positive vorticity advection that is equal at every level throughout the depth of the troposphere
  • C.Positive vorticity advection increasing with height
  • D.Negative vorticity advection at the surface combined with cold advection through the layer above it

Answer: C

It is the vertical derivative of the vorticity advection that forces vertical motion, so advection increasing with height, typically because the upper trough is stronger than the surface feature, produces ascent. Uniform advection through the depth produces none. Warm advection is the second forcing term and also produces ascent, so the second option has both signs wrong.

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