Scatterometers:
A) are scattered through a hurricane by an aircraft flying overhead.
B) send out signals that bounce off of the debris being lifted by the winds in a hurricane.
C) estimate wind speeds based on how radiation is scattered from the surface of the ocean.
D) are a type of radar that is mounted to ships that sail the perimeter of hurricanes.
C
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a. taiga b. humid subtropical climates c. humid continental, hot summer climates d. Mediterranean climates e. polar climate regions
In the northern hemisphere, suppose you observe the upper-level winds blowing from the south. In which direction from you is the trough of low pressure?
A. west B. east C. north D. south
The type of structure shown in this figure is a
A. reverse fault. B. dip-slip fault. C. strike-slip fault. D. normal fault. E. joint.
Hot water will cool to room temperature faster in a
A. black pot. B. silver pot. C. depends on size, not color D. not enough information