List some general characteristics about the continent of Antarctica:
fifth largest continent
windiest and driest continent
covered by up to two miles of glacial ice
seven countries claim portions of this continent
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The Coriolis effect causes winds to be deflected to the ____________________ of their direction of
motion in the Northern Hemisphere and to the ____________________ of their direction of motion in the Southern Hemisphere. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Refer to Figure 19.4. Which of the following conclusions cannot be made from the given information?
A) A duck on water will move slightly forward with each wave that passes. B) A duck will move up and down as waves move beneath it. C) The distance that a wave moves an object back and forth as it passes increases as the object gets closer to the bottom of the wave. D) Wave motion does not move water below the wave base.
Ocean surface currents and deep currents
A) change direction frequently. B) are driven by conduction. C) form counterclockwise gyres in the Northern Hemisphere. D) can have a major impact on climate. E) all of the above
Which of the following endings is generally associated with a monatomic anion?
A) -ade B) -ate C) -ic D) -ide