Strike-slip faults are caused by ____________________ forces Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


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What are the main climatic influences for this station (air pressure, air mass sources, degree of continentality, temperature of ocean currents)?

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Köppen climate classification symbol: _______________

name: _______________

for this determination: _______________

Representative biome (terrestrial ecosystem) characteristic of region: _______________

characteristic vegetation: _______________

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Which countries obtain more than 90% of their electricity from renewable sources?

A. Denmark and Norway B. Brazil and Peru C. France and Saudi Arabia D. Costa Rica and Iceland E. China and Russia

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Hurricanes generally are ________

A) smaller than mid-latitude cyclones B) larger than tornadoes C) areas of heavy rainfall and strong winds D) all of these

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When examining a surface map, which of the following factors can be used to predict the movement of a surface low-pressure area?

A. orientation of the isobars behind a cold front B. orientation of the isobars in front of warm front C. movement during the previous two hours D. region of greatest pressure decrease

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