What is a dryline and where do they tend to occur most often in the United States?


A dryline represents a narrow zone where there is a sharp horizontal change in moisture. In the U.S., drylines are most frequently observed in the western half of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

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What guidelines from this chapter might you use as you prepare your letter, which you hope will foster cooperation from your elected official? What will be an ideal response

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Coastal flooding is the most deadly of natural disasters. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The invention of the telegraph in the mid-1800s improved weather forecasting because

A) the location and movement of weather conditions could be tracked B) radiosondes carried telegraph instruments to multiple locations C) computers hadn't been invented yet D) an instrument for measuring temperature had not yet been invented

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What are the drawbacks of wind power?

a. Cluttering the horizon with towers may spoil a beautiful view b. The constant loud hum of the towers can disturb nearby residents c. The towers may be a hazard to migrating birds d. Offshore towers may interfere with marine life e. All of the above

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