In general, subsidence is greatest over the ____ side of a subtropical high
a. northern
b. southern
c. eastern
d. western
c
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Is the direction of wind within the storm the same as the overall direction of movement of the storm itself? How do you know?
The question is based on Figures 21-1, 21-2, 21-3, and 21-4, radar images of Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 7, 2006. The Doppler radar site in Raleigh is in the center of the image; north is to the top of each radar image. Full-color versions of these figures may be viewed on the Hess Physical Geography Laboratory Manual, 12th edition, website at www .MasteringGeography. com, then select Exercise 21, or by scanning the QR (Quick Response) code for this exercise. What will be an ideal response?
Modern computer forecasting models with very small grid spacing can only resolve large-scale
features like jet streams and large highs and lows. a. true b. false
To the east of the Cascades, the "Palouse" or "Inland Empire" is known for growing what crops?
A) Blueberries, Oats, and grapes B) Wheat, apples, and grapes C) Wheat, blueberries, and pears D) Pears, apples, and oats
In general, the healthiest soil texture for plants is one in which
A. clay dominates, sands are next highest in concentration, and silt has the smallest concentration. B. there is a relatively even percentage of sand, silt, and clay. C. sand dominates, silts are next highest in concentration, and clay has the smallest concentration. D. sand dominates, clays are next highest in concentration, and silt has the smallest concentration.