Why is the Great Plains region so susceptible to damage by natural hazards such as tornadoes, droughts, and floods?
What will be an ideal response?
The humid continental climate of the region is highly variable, with drought periods and heavy rainfall in other periods. This is a region where warm and cold air masses frequently meet, creating strong storm systems. Warm air masses from the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico are drawn into the region and sometimes meet up with cold air masses pulled southward from the Arctic.
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A) CBD. B) zone of transition. C) suburbs. D) exurbs. E) edge cities.
Which has the most atoms?
A) a mole of gold B) a mole of helium C) a mole of lead D) All of the above have the same number of atoms. E) none of the above
It is estimated that by 2035, half of the people in the world will live under severe water shortages. Discuss three specific strategies for conserving water in the United States
What will be an ideal response?
The toxic gas hydrogen cyanide has the formula HCN. How many electrons must be shown in the Lewis structure of hydrogen cyanide?
A) 2 B) 6 C) 10 D) 12