Which of the following factors is most important in determining the strength of a tornado?

A. central pressure
B. duration
C. air temperature
D. diameter


Answer: A

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The primary faith found on mainland Southeast Asia is


A) Hinduism
C) animist beliefs
D) Roman Catholicism
E) Buddhism (both the Mahayana and Theravada branches)

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When elevated terrain such as a mountain range causes air to rise, this is called ________.

a. adiabatic cooling

b. orographic lifting

c. absolute instability

d. dew point 

e. none of the above

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Which of the following is generally not included when writing an equilibrium constant expression?

A) liquids B) solids C) both a and b D) neither a nor b

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The economic theory that was originally focused on how the interests and values of individuals relate to larger societal goals is the ________ economic theory.

A. Classical B. Neoclassical C. Political D. Ecological E. Social

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