The direction of geostrophic winds is influenced by pressure gradients, the Coriolis effect, and friction.
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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A) An amino acid which has been severed from a protein. B) Any individual amino acid in a protein or polypeptide. C) The portion of a protein which remains after one amino acid has been removed from the C-terminus. D) The portion of a protein which remains after one amino acid has been removed from the N-terminus.
When a donkey mates with a horse, a mule is produced. However, mules are sterile. This is an example of
A) allopatric speciation. B) sympatric speciation. C) speciation by hybridization. D) a postzygotic reproductive barrier.
Crepuscular rays are caused by the scattering of light by particles in the atmosphere
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Given that precipitation can be accurately measured at surface weather stations, explain why it is desirable to measure rainfall from space
What will be an ideal response?