Which of the following is a clear advantage in the use of nuclear power instead of fossil fuels?
A) Nuclear plants are cheaper to build than power plants that burn fossil fuels.
B) Nuclear power can be used today to power most forms of public transportation.
C) Nuclear power contributes less to global climate change.
D) Nuclear power generates fewer wastes with lower health risks.
C
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A. emitters B. producers C. manufacturers D. smugglers E. users
Where is Canada's tornado alley located?
A. southern Ontario B. southern Quebec C. southern Alberta D. southern Manitoba
Is the direction of wind within the storm the same as the overall direction of movement of the storm itself? How do you know?
The question is based on Figures 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, and 21-4, radar images of Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 7, 2006. The Doppler radar site in Raleigh is in the center of the image; north is to the top of each radar image. Full-color versions of these figures may be viewed on the Hess Physical Geography Laboratory Manual, 12th edition, website at www .MasteringGeography. com, then select Exercise 21, or by scanning the QR (Quick Response) code for this exercise. What will be an ideal response?
The term for the metropolitan region that stretches from the greater Washington D.C. area to Richmond Virginia is referred to as ________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).