Which of the following is NOT true of the wind?
A) It is initiated by the pressure gradient force.
B) The direction of flow can be affected by the rotation of Earth.
C) It blows from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure.
D) Air blows from regions of hotter air to regions of colder air.
E) Winds are named based on the direction from which they blow.
D
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A. release more CO2, which would make them even more acidic. B. absorb more CO2, which would make them even more acidic. C. release more CO2, which would raise the pH. D. absorb more CO2, which would raise the pH.
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A) Earth's rotation slowed or increased slightly B) Earth's tilt changed slightly C) air over high latitudes became warmer than over the equator D) direction of the moon's orbit around Earth was reversed
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following would an economist identify as a difficulty relating to environmental command-control regulations?
A. high degree of inflexibility B. clear distinctions drawn between firms C. lack of incentive to reduce pollution D. obvious lack of loopholes