What caused the Alpine orogeny? What will be an ideal response?


Plate convergence

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Discuss the possible development of birds from dinosaurs. What characteristics do they have in

common? What will be an ideal response?

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Violent tornadoes (with winds exceeding 180 knots) that contain smaller whirls rotating within them are called ____

a. multi-vortex tornadoes b. supercell tornadoes c. suction tornadoes d. tornado families e. tornado outbreaks

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Which of the following is now an erosional feature formed by an alpine glacier?

A) cirque B) horn C) drumlin D) col

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Wind is a significant climatic control on vegetation, especially in deserts

True False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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