Wind blowing from the south along a Northern Hemisphere west coast for a prolonged period can result in

____________, producing areas that are often low in nutrients and have low biological productivity. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


downwelling

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A vertical sequence of a(n) ____________________ facies shows an offshore facies superposed on

nearshore facies. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The assemblage of sandstone-carbonate-shale is probably indicative of ____________________ (in depth) water shelf environment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An air temperature of 21°C feels quite comfortable. If you were in 21°C water, it would feel cold. Explain why.

What will be an ideal response?

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

A. contribute to the development of photochemical smog. B. are released from many household chemicals. C. are less common in vehicle exhaust because of catalytic converters. D. All of the statements are correct. E. None of the statements are correct.

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