Describe the role of the Santa Ana in contributing to California wildfires

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The Santa Ana brings the combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and strong wind. The native vegetation, the chaparral, serves as fuel. The stage is set for a wildfire once the chaparral is ignited and the Santa Ana winds begin to blow.

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A. the more basic environment of a resting tissue B. the more basic environment of an active tissue C. the more acidic environment of a resting tissue D. the more acidic environment of an active tissue

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Pollution from wood stoves is a particular concern in the winter when:

A. Temperature inversions limit air movement B. Ice buildups can limit air movement C. There is significant snowfall D. Temperatures are low

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What change of the surface temperature of the Earth is projected for 2025?

What will be an ideal response

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Which of the following describes a thunderstorm cloud's electrical charge?

A. It is positive in the upper parts and negative in the lower parts. B. It is negative in the upper parts and negative in the lower parts. C. It is positive in the upper parts and positive in the lower parts. D. It is negative in the upper parts and positive in the lower parts.

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