Mid-latitude cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere typically travel primarily in this direction

A) east
B) west
C) north
D) south


Answer: A

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Using the diagram provided, draw in and label the following as they would appear on the December solstice. You are encouraged to use a straight edge and protractor to increase the accuracy of your diagram.


Figure 9-2: Earth–Sun relations on June solstice.

1. North and South Poles
2. Equator
3. Tropic of Cancer
4. Tropic of Capricorn
5. Circle of illumination
6. Arctic Circle
7. Antarctic Circle

Using arrows to represent incoming sunlight, show the latitudes of the following:
8. Vertical rays of the Sun
9. Tangent rays of the Sun

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What are some of the non-native marine species that have caused environmental problems for the United States?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which negative ion forms the basis of the oxide minerals?

A) F- B) Cl- C) O22- D) S-

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