During occlusion a cyclone's low-pressure area

A) is closely associated with the cold front.
B) is closely associated with the warm front.
C) is directly under the upper-level trough.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above


C

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A. 26 B. 24 C. 22 D. 20

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The accompanying graph shows the number of violent tornados in the last 60 years. Based on when most global warming has occurred, one would conclude



A) global warming has had a major impact on the number of tornados.
B) global warming has had a major impact on the number of tornados in the early part of the century.
C) global warming has had a major impact on the number of tornados since 2000.
D) global warming has not had an impact on the number of tornados.

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In order for structural damage to occur from swelling soils, a foundation must be located within the:

a. saturated zone b. unsaturated zone c. soil moisture active zone d. vadose zone

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