Atmospheric motions are mostly horizontal because
A)gravity restricts vertical motions
B)the atmosphere is very heavy
C)its shallowness doesn't allow large vertical motions
D)the oceans restrict vertical air motions

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The shallow depth of the atmosphere, in comparison to its horizontal extent, restricts large vertical motions, making atmospheric motions mostly horizontal. Gravity is not a restricting factor for vertical motions, and the atmosphere is not heavy enough to restrict motions. The oceans do not restrict vertical air motions either.

Atmospheric Motions Are Mostly Horizontal Because