How much lithosphere is submerged into the asthenosphere?
A) 10%
B) 30%
C) 70%
D) 90%
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The movement of water due to differences in density is ____________ ____________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
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A) the climate is dominated by dry, frigid air masses year-round. B) they are influenced by maritime environments. C) higher than average precipitation for the climate type mitigates against the extreme cold weather. D) higher elevation mitigates against the extreme cold events that otherwise occur at these latitudes. E) the island is oriented on sunward side of large topographic features.
Wind speed is determined by ________
A) latitude B) parallax C) pressure gradient force D) the Coriolis effect E) random motions of gas molecules