Rossby waves are also known as ____
a. storm surges
b. short waves
c. middle-latitude storms
d. long waves
d
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Sinusoidal projections operate based on the premise that
A) distortion should be minimized in polar areas and maximized in equatorial areas. B) the map can be interrupted in areas that are not important to show on a particular map and distortion can be minimized in areas that are more important to show accurately. C) parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude should intersect at right angles. D) the globe is projected onto a cone, with minimized distortion along the arc or arcs where the cone intersects with the globe.
This image shows the hypothetical planet in the investigation for the ocean interactions chapter. Where is the most likely location of a warm pool?
A) At 45° N in the Northern Hemisphere
B) At 45° S in the Southern Hemisphere
C) Along the equator of the Western Continent
D) Near the center of the Eastern Continent
The Ediacaran fauna of Australia includes many examples of organisms with hard shells and
internal body parts. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The Montreal Protocol
A) aims to reduce and eliminate all ozone depleting substances. B) established a framework to address acid precipitation. C) created the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. D) only addresses CFCs. E) is ineffective because so few countries have ratified it.