When air expands or contracts it will experience _______________ temperature changes.

external
unnecessary
radiation
adiabatic


adiabatic

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The population of the United States is aging

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Convection in the atmosphere

A) can be initiated by conduction at ground level. B) requires the release of latent heat. C) can only occur through adiabatic processes. D) is most prevalent in polar regions. E) is known as advection when air movement is vertical.

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Fractures called ____________________ are common in rocks and can be caused by regional stress

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Mudflows generally contain ________.

A. primarily mud-sized particles with some water, but certainly no particles greater than sand size B. primarily water with some mud-sized particles, but no larger grains C. only mud-sized particles D. primarily mud-sized particles with some water, but may also contain particles as large as boulders E. primarily mud-sized particles with some water, but no larger grains

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