The expanse of open water across which the wind can blow without interruption is termed the _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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A) Carbon dioxide B) Methane C) Nitrogen D) Water vapor

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All of the following are specific ways in which suburbanization has catastrophically affected central cities EXCEPT

A) suburbs have incorporated to avoid paying taxes to central cities. B) decreasing revenues from property, income and sales taxes make it difficult for central cities to provide public services. C) declining population has eroded the political clout of inner city governments. D) all of the above E) none of the above

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The strongest katabatic winds form

A. mountain breezes in Antarctica and Greenland. B. valley breezes in Antarctica and Greenland. C. when valley breezes warm adiabatically at the saturated and dry rates and release heat. D. when valley breezes warm adiabatically and release heat.

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Which of the following actions is required for the recycling loop to be successful?

A. Genetically modified bacteria must be found to consume toxic components. B. Consumers must purchase only products made in the United States. C. Consumers and businesses must purchase products made from recycled materials. D. Corporations must make more products from virgin (raw) materials.

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