What are some of Quebec's most serious environmental hazards, and why is this North American region likely to continue experiencing these kinds of disturbances on a regular basis?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should mention the ice storms and blizzards that are common occurrences in this region, as well as flooding.
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Limestone structures constructed in the marine environment by skeletal material of living
organisms:a. evaporites d. ophiolites b. clastic wedges e. organic reefs c. mobile belts
The ability to detect mesocyclones using Doppler radar
A) reduces the risk of damage of stepped leaders. B) allows meteorologists to predict where and when cumulonimbus clouds may form. C) gives meteorologists the opportunity to change the direction of the rotation. D) allows meteorologists to issue tornado warnings before tornados form.
Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: The modified Mercalli scale is
better than the Richter magnitude scale in comparing earthquakes from widely separated geographical areas BECAUSE seismic intensity is a function of the energy released, construction practices, and local geology. a. The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. b. The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. c. The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. d. The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. e. Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.
________ predict(s) that future weather will be the same as the present weather conditions
A) Trend forecasting B) Persistence forecasts C) Nowcasting D) The analog method