Why are clouds and precipitation associated with surface low pressure systems?
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The converging surface wind pattern of a low causes rising motion. Rising air undergoes adiabatic cooling, which assists in the formation of clouds.
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A. Natural sediment and nutrient levels B. Human activity C. Natural topography D. A change in animal life as well as plants E. The disappearance of tributary streams
The largest typical size for grains of sand that can be commonly moved by wind is
A) 5 micrometers. B) 0.5 millimeter. C) 1.0 millimeter. D) 1.0 centimeter.
Urban sustainability advocates urge us to ________
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Explain the difference between geologic eras, periods, and epochs. Give an example of each
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