The Coriolis force makes wind traveling in a straight path appear to be deflected in relationship to the Earth's rotation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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A. temperatures increase B. precipitation increases C. temperatures decrease D. precipitation decreases

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At which of the following locations are the days and nights of equal length all year long?

A. at latitude 66.5° B. at latitude 23.5° C. at the equator D. at latitude 44.5°

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Which of the following best matches the description?Underground tank that serves to treat waste from households.

A. artesian aquifer B. aquiclude C. confined aquifer D. aquitard E. unconfined aquifer F. water table G. in-stream uses H. landfills I. septic tank J. water diversion K. nonpoint source L. groundwater mining M. aquifer N. surface impoundment O. point source

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Tensional stress occurs _____.

a.) when one rock body moves past another b.) when rock is pulled apart c.) when rock is squeezed and shortened d.) when rock is buried

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