True or False: The potential energy of water decreases as it flows downhill in stream channels to the ocean

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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A) 1%, 90% B) 5%, 41% C) 14%, 63% D) 10%, 84%

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Suppose saturated polar air has an air temperature and dew point of -10°C, and unsaturated desert air has an air temperature of 35°C and a dew point of 10°C. The desert air contains ____________________ water vapor and has a(n) ____________________ relative humidity than the polar air

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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In the graph of precipitation and temperature, the area marked D has a

A. Narrow precipitation and temperature range B. Wide temperature range and narrow precipitation range C. Wide precipitation and temperature range D. Wide precipitation range and narrow temperature range E. None of the choices is correct

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Thickness charts help forecasters

a. ?identify cloud patterns. b. ?locate stratospheric disturbances. c. ?predict the length of sunshine on a day. d. ?predict whether falling precipitation will be rain or snow. e. ?provide information on Sun angles in specific locations.

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