Why does ground water flow more slowly than water in streams?
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In ground water, most of the water is in tiny pores and is in contact with nearby solid surfaces. Friction along these surfaces slows the water down. In a stream, only the thin layer of water along the perimeter of the channel is slowed down by friction.
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The atmosphere:
A) has vertical wind speeds that are typically around one-tenth that of horizontal wind speeds. B) is about as deep as the planet is wide. C) is more than 99 percent contained within the first 60 miles from the earth's surface. D) has not changed substantially in composition since the earth formed over four billion years ago.
In a mid-latitude cyclone, ________ clouds form just ahead of the cold front
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Only a handful of countries in the world produce much more commercial energy than they consume. What region has the largest concentration of these countries?
A) East Asia (China, South Korea, Japan, etc.) B) Europe (Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.) C) Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Libya, etc.) D) South America (Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, etc.) E) South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.)
The maximum amount of load that a stream can carry is known as stream ____________________
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