The type of ocean current that is driven by differences in temperature and salinity is a ________ circulation

A) Hadley cell
B) gyre
C) Coriolis effect
D) Ferrel cell
E) thermohaline


E

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A) move over cooler water. B) move over warmer water. C) move over land. D) move over cooler water or move over land.

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The two major factors influencing vegetation in biomes are

A. precipitation and temperature. B. topography and soil type. C. soil fertility and hydrology. D. day length and climate.

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Periodic freezing and thawing of the upper ground surface when the weather is cold can lead to _______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements about fusion is the most accurate?

A. Fission releases more energy than fusion. B. The mass of the reactants is less than the mass of the products. C. A nuclear fusion will always release energy. D. Overcoming the strong nuclear force results in the release of a large amount of energy. E. The mass of the products is less than the mass of the reactants.

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