What is cyclogenesis?
A. forces creating low pressure
B. poleward deflection of winds
C. formation of cyclones
D. origination of frontal system
E. position of the jet stream
C
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Two identical blocks of iron, one at 10°C and the other at 20°C, are put in contact. Suppose the cooler block cools to 5°C and the warmer block warms to 25°C. This would violate the
A) first law of thermodynamics. B) second law of thermodynamics. C) both A and B D) neither A nor B
A deep ocean ooze was discovered near Antarctica. What type is it likely to be?
A) Radiolarian ooze B) Calcareous ooze C) Diatom ooze D) All of these choices
Atmospheric jets are relatively narrow bands of high-velocity winds that flow from west to east at high altitudes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A hydrograph is
A. a diagram that illustrates flood recurrence intervals. B. a plot of stream stage or discharge versus time. C. a graph of variations in precipitation through time. D. a map showing the extent of a floodplain.