Why is wind less effective than moving water at picking up and moving materials?
A) Air does not move very far
B) Air is less dense than water
C) Air moves faster than water
D) Air moves slower than water
B
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A. wall cloud B. storm front C. dryline D. gust front
Which of the following is true of Northern Africa and Southwestern Asia?
A. They lie at the junction of three continents B. They are characterized by humid environments C. They all speak the same language D. They all follow the same religion
The phrase "rain shadow" is associated with which of the following types of precipitation?
a. convectional b. orographic c. cyclonic d. frontal
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false