Which of the following describes the location where a lee-side low forms?
A. near the poles
B. near the equator
C. on the downwind side of a mountain
D. on the upwind side of a mountain
Answer: C
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A. persistent pesticides. B. nontarget pesticides. C. insecticides. D. nonpersistent pesticides.
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A) Each have growth bands, yielding evidence of the conditions under which they formed and grew. B) The fossilized form of each is used for understanding past climatic conditions. C) The chronology each can provide only dates back to a maximum of 5,000 years and are, therefore, only useful for relatively recent climatic trends. D) All are composed of organic materials and are therefore good candidates for radiocarbon dating.
In the United States, more lightning deaths occur in ________ than any other state.
A. Ohio B. Texas C. Florida D. Illinois E. Hawaii