A pilot enters the weather service office and wants to know what time of the day she can expect to encounter the least turbulent winds at 760 m (2,500 feet)above central Kansas. If you were the weather forecaster, what would you tell her?
A)At midnight
B)In the early morning
C)At noon
D)In the afternoon
E)At sunset

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In the early morning, the surface of the Earth cools, reducing the temperature difference between the ground and the air above. This reduction in temperature difference minimizes thermal currents, which are a common cause of turbulence. Therefore, early morning is typically when the least amount of turbulence is expected, especially at lower altitudes like 760 meters (2,500 feet).

A Pilot Enters the Weather Service Office and Wants to Know