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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A) first law of thermodynamics. B) second law of thermodynamics. C) both A and B D) neither A nor B
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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.
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