The western intensification causes water to pile up ________, forcing it to flow ________ in strong currents
A) along western shores of continents; downward, then eastward
B) around the subtropical highs; in all directions
C) at the equator; eastward and westward
D) against eastern shore of continents; northward and southward
D
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Critical Thinking
According to the accompanying diagram, what total percentage of U.S. commercial energy is wasted?
What will be an ideal response?
Laws regulating access to the water in lakes and rivers in the United States:
A. eastern states have a rule that everyone living near a source of surface water has a right to use it. B. the use of water for drinking has priority over all other uses. C. are the same in all states. D. western states have a rule that the government of the state allocates access to water.
Migmatites can form in the deeper portions of the crust at convergent plate boundaries
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What do Canada and Brazil have in common in terms of national energy sources?
A) very large percentage of power generated by wind B) very large percentage of power generated by hydroelectric C) declining energy needs D) very evenly mixed between fossil fuels and alternative energy sources E) mostly fossil fuels