Explain why coastal areas tend to have higher winds than either the land or water regions nearby
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Steeper pressure gradients exist because of land-water heating contrasts, and less friction over water.
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A key obstacle to declining birth rates is
A) religious opposition to some birth control methods. B) economic incentives in favor of smaller families. C) women attending school in greater numbers. D) increased health care leading to decreased infant mortality. E) increased distribution of contraceptives.
________ are small solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere
A) Sunspots B) Radiosondes C) CFCs D) Aerosols
The Redfield ratio ________.
A. was originally formulated to relate carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen B. is related to the average composition of all plankton in the ocean C. is of no practical importance to oceanography today D. All of these are correct. E. None of these is correct.