Which of the following factors characterizes a mixing layer?
A)high concentrations of pollutants
B)enhanced vertical air motions
C)suppressed vertical air motions
D)strong horizontal winds

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A mixing layer is a section of the atmosphere where there is strong turbulence and mixing of air due to different temperatures and wind shear. This mixing leads to enhanced vertical air motions, which are characteristic of a mixing layer. Options A, C, and D may or may not occur in a mixing layer, but they do not necessarily define it.

Which of the Following Factors Characterizes a Mixing Layer