Friction slows winds near the Earth's surface
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Most tornadoes have winds that are ____
A) greater than 500 knots B) greater than 220 knots C) between 125 and 220 knots D) less than 125 knots
An erosional coast that has little tidal variation ____
a. can erode quickly because wave action is concentrated near one level for longer times b. can erode slowly because it is subject to the orbital motion of water below the surface
c. can erode quickly due to climate change d. can erode slowly because there are no dramatic changes in tide e. can erode slowly because it becomes protected from large tidal variations
Is there a typical volcano type that is associated with subduction at continent-ocean convergent plate
boundaries? What will be an ideal response?
Weather radar is capable of measuring precipitation for several hundred kilometers in all directions because [INSERT FIGURE 7-26. NO CAPTION]
A) precipitation rarely occurs in one direction only B) the curvature of the earth is minimal over these short distances C) the radar transmitter/receiver rotates D) there are usually a few dozen rain gauges within this distance