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

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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)

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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.

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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

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