A(n)________ is a homogeneous volume of air defined based on its temperature, and moisture characteristics

A) front B) cyclone C) air mass D) parcel


C

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Which pressure belt is associated with the equator?

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On a geologic map, a symbol that looks like a cross indicates ________.

A. branching beds B. overturned beds C. intersecting beds D. horizontal beds E. vertical beds

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Where is the lowest elevation shown in this landscape? (It may not be a location marked with a letter.)

The question is based on this contour line map with elevations shown in feet.
• North is to the top of the map.
• Streams are shown with dashed lines.
• A graphic scale for measuring horizontal distances is shown below the map.
• Estimate elevations between contour lines to the nearest half-contour interval; assume that the top of a
hill is one-half-contour interval higher than the highest contour line shown.


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Radar gathers information about precipitation in clouds by measuring the ____

A) energy emitted by the precipitation particles B) absorption characteristics of falling precipitation C) amount of energy reflected back to a transmitter D) amount of sunlight scattered off the precipitation

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