In the polar front theory of a developing wave cyclone, energy for the storm is usually derived from an increase in surface winds, rising of warm air and sinking of cold air, and latent heat of condensation
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. 10,000 B. 18,000 C. 5,000 D. 2,000
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A) Lake Baykal B) Aral Sea C) Black Sea D) Baltic Sea E) Caspian Sea
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________ are major lines of weakness in Earth's crust that cross the mid-oceanic ridge at right angles.
A. Submarine canyons B. Fracture zones C. Transform faults D. Abyssal fans E. Fold belts
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