If you are traveling west by sea across the Atlantic Ocean, which area will get you to your destination faster?
a. Near the 15°N and 15°S latitudes within the trade winds of the Hadley cells
b. Near the 45°N and 45°S latitudes within the surface winds of the Ferrel cells
c. Near the 30°N and 30°S latitudes within the surface winds at the intersection of Hadley and Ferrel cells
d. Near the 45°N and 45°S latitudes within the trade winds of the Hadley cells
e. Near the 15°N and 15°S latitudes within the surface winds of the Ferrel cells
a
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A) Fusion reactions have no critical-mass requirement. B) Fusion is easier than fission. C) Fusion reactions can be easily controlled to make energy. D) Fusion produces no harmful radiation. E) none of the above
Which of these four numbered features on the surface or in a cave is a stalactite?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) None of these are correct.
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A) the air resistance acting against the ball. B) the acceleration of the ball. C) the pull of the ball's mass on Earth. D) nonexistent in this case. E) none of the above
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)