Which of the following statements describes how waves refract when approaching a shoreline that consists of a headland and an adjacent bay?
Answer: Waves refract toward the headland because water is moving slower in front of the headland than in front of the bay.
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A parcel of unsaturated air with a temperature of 30°C rises from the surface to an altitude of 1000 metres. Which of the following describes the temperature of the unsaturated air parcel at this altitude?
A. 6°C colder than at the surface B. 6°C warmer than at the surface C. 10°C colder than at the surface D. 10°C warmer than at the surface
What do the minerals gold, sulfur, and talc have in common?
A) They are yellow in color. B) They are used almost as they are when removed from the ground. C) They are soft in texture. D) They are expensive to purchase.
The U.S. center of population has moved steadily to the
A) east. B) north. C) south. D) west. E) center.
Which of the following will occur if the temperature of a gas is increased from 20°C to 40°C at constant pressure?
A) The volume will double. B) The volume will be halved. C) The volume will decrease slightly. D) The volume will increase slightly.