A wind that blows at a constant speed parallel to curved isobars or contour lines is called a ____ wind

A) geostrophic
B) cyclonic
C) convergent
D) gradient


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. CFCs B. PCBs C. DDT D. CPLs

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Please explain why you selected the houses you did in Q1 and Q2. Please include what types of hazardous phenomena (e.g., liquefaction, tsunami, landslide, etc.)

you would expect at the other two houses you didn't select in Q1 and Q2 that would make it an earthquake hazard and WHY. What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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