What is a thermal?


A thermal is a hot "bubble" of air that breaks away from the ground and starts to rise, expanding and cooling as it ascends.

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An example of a caldera is:

a. Mount St. Helens, Washington. b. Paricutín, Mexico. c. El Chichon, Mexico. d. Krakatau, Java. e. Crater Lake, Oregon

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Which of the following is a correct IUPAC name?

A) 2-chloro-3-bromotoluene B) 3-bromo-2-chlorotoluene C) 2-chloro-4-bromotoluene D) 6-bromo-4-chlorotoluene

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The precise time of the onset of El Niño varies, but averages every ________ years

A) 100 B) 50-60 C) 30-40 D) 20-30 E) 2-7

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Hydropower is derived from solar energy.

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

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