Which of the following is true about the Pineapple Express?

A. It causes nor'easters to form.
B. It brings heavy rainfall to the West Coast.
C. It is part of the polar jet stream.
D. It is caused by El NiƱo.


Answer: B

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Which of the following statements about soil profiles is true?

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A. environmental economists B. ecological economists C. Eastern European economists D. neoclassical economists E. classical economists

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