Question: In the Standard Atmosphere, 500 mb occurs at 5574 m (18,289 ft.). The altitude of the 500-mb level in the example sounding was ______ it was for the Standard Atmosphere. This relatively cold mid-level atmospheric column reflected the conditions that existed in Utah in early January. Colder air is generally less vertically expansive. Need Assignment Help?
a. significantly lower than
b. exactly the same as
c. slightly higher than