What are three disadvantages of relying on oil as a primary energy source?
What will be an ideal response?
1. Contributes to global warming.2. Spills may occur, which degrade nature.3. Contaminates groundwater supplies.4. Results in air pollution.5. Uses large amounts of water.6. Creates large amounts of waste.Other reasonable answers are acceptable.
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The modern view of cyclogenesis, updated from traditional polar front theory to provide a better three-dimensional view, is known as:
A) the conveyor belt model. B) the triphasic model. C) the wave model. D) the Bjerknes model.
A(n) ____ is usually characterized by clear skies, gentle winds, and a general lack of precipitation
a. anticyclone b. front c. cyclone d. squall line e. typhoon
Strike is a measure of an inclined plane’s deviation from horizontal.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Potential energy is ________ energy.
A. Stored B. Electrical C. Heat D. Latent E. Motion