What is the main difference between a tornado and a funnel cloud?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The tornado is in contact with the surface; the funnel cloud remains aloft.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Where was the first "zero longitude" line?

a. Athens b. Rome c. Alexandria d. Greenwich

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The following diagram illustrates the Hydrologic Cycle. Match the item below to the arrow on the diagram (note: some items may be used for more than one arrow).Example: If you believe that water passes from clouds to streams by evaporation then choose that answer for arrow 3.Match the item below to the arrow on the diagram for number 1. (Note: some items may be used for more than one arrow).

A. Evaporation B. Infiltration C. Transpiration D. Runoff E. Precipitation

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Describe the carbon cycle and how it has been modified by human action

What will be an ideal response?

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