Air forcibly lifted upslope when it meets a mountain is an example of ________ lifting

A) convergent B) convectional C) orographic D) frontal


C

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A. moving genes from one type of organism to another. B. creating synthetic genes for favorable traits. C. carefully selecting pollinators for crop plants. D. breeding organisms for favorable traits.

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The frost wedging, the principal force is exerted against the _____ of the confining rock.

a - bottom b - outside c - walls d - microscopic openings e - top

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Bioprospectors are ____.

A. miners that cause the extinction of plants and animals B. people who search for plants and animals that scientists can use to make medicinal drugs C. plants that contain phytochemicals D. conservation biologists that promote ecotourism E. people who decide which species should be protected

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Temperature is mainly affected by the

A. molecular motion in a substance. B. amount of a substance. C. both of these D. none of the above

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