If the updraft in a supercell is so strong that precipitation cannot fall through it, southwesterly winds aloft usually blow precipitation ____
a. northwestward
b. southwestward
c. northeastward
d. southeastward
e. straight westward
ANSWER: c
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A) Canada B) China C) Europe D) The Middle East E) Japan
The type of fault shown in this figure is a
A. thrust fault. B. strike-slip fault. C. reverse fault. D. normal fault.
Oceanic Ridge A has slow spreading rates of 2-5 cm/yr. Oceanic Ridge B has intermediate spreading rates of 6-9 cm/yr. Oceanic Ridge C has fast spreading rates of 10-11 cm/yr
Compare and contrast the topography and structure that would be present at all three spreading centers. What will be an ideal response?
The greater the density, the steeper the angle of descent for the subducting slab
Indicate whether the statement is true or false