Who developed the first clock accurate enough to determine longitude?
a. Benjamin Franklin
b. John Harrison
c. Matthew Maury
d. James Cook
e. Alfred Thayer Mahan
b
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Define the Coriolis effect. Which direction does Coriolis deflect winds? What does the word
"apparent" mean in the definition? What will be an ideal response?
Current ethanol production in Brazil is different from ethanol production in the United States because in Brazil,
A) special enzymes that break down cellulose into sugars are used. B) ethanol is used to heat homes and generate electricity. C) sugar cane is used instead of corn. D) natural gas is used to generate ethanol.
Giant tsunami are usually the result of _____
a. ?earthquakes only b. ?landslides only c. ?volcanic eruptions only d. ?earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides e. ?earthquakes or landslides, but not volcanic eruptions
Which is a significant source of heavy metal pollution of the atmosphere?
A. propellants B. smelters C. natural gas-burning power plants D. leaky air-conditioning systems