The prevailing westerlies are more consistent than the easterlies. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
The trade winds, or easterlies, are more constant than the westerlies. The trade winds are centered on
the 15? latitude lines where Hadley cells intersect. Information can be found in the section
Atmospheric Circulation Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns.
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Both the presence of banded iron formations and red beds are evidence that the atmosphere and
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The gravity model predicts that the optimal location of a service is directly related to the number of people in the area and inversely related to the distance people must travel to access it
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What is a region in the atmosphere where air temperature remains constant with height?
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