Beach drifting is caused by _____

a. changes in sea level
b. corrosion
c. headland erosion
d. incomplete wave refraction
e. longshore currents


d

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following would offer the best chance of predicting features of lake-enhanced snowfall at a localized area of Lake Ontario coastline in greater detail?

A) a large-domain numerical forecast model B) a small-domain numerical forecast model C) a large-domain numerical forecast model with spectral representation D) a large-domain numerical forecast model with spectral representation and cloud parameterizations

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Each number on this figure refers to a location with groundwater in a subsurface material that is consistent in character across the entire figure. Of these locations, which two sites are on the opposite side of a groundwater divide?

A. between 1 and 2 B. between 3 and 4 C. between 2 and 3 D. between 4 and 5 E. None of these choices are correct.

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The Roadless Controversy centers on

A) the introduction of invasive species into ecosystems along roadways. B) the spread of solid wastes and pollutants into natural areas from roads. C) restricting logging roads to halt timber harvesting and access by off-road vehicles. D) preventing court challenges to the legislation by intimidating tourists and hunters.

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