Saltating sand grains in a desert are carried by the wind and rarely more than 1 meter above the surface in normal circumstances

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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In the northern hemisphere objects are deflected to the

A. right, irrespective of which way it is moving. B. right, but based on objects moving to the north or south only. C. left, but based on objects moving to the north or south only. D. left, irrespective of which way it is moving.

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The term keiretsu refers to:

A. a production technique developed by Toyota. B. rejection of foreign products by Japanese consumers. C. a cultural commitment to honor and hard work. D. a group of large companies that are built around a financial hub.

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Sweating cools people because:

A) it releases latent heat. B) it changes the heat capacity of the body. C) colder molecules in a passing wind adhere to the wet skin. D) it involves a transfer of sensible heat.

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Why is the city of Phoenix, Arizona experiencing land subsidence?

A. overpumping of aquifers B. collapse of old mines C. earthquakes D. weight of newly filled reservoir

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