What is a monsoon?


A monsoon is the seasonal reversal of winds that causes a marked variation in precipitation in some climates.

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The rocks gabbro or basalt mostly contains:

a) Olivine b) Pyroxene and calcium-rich plagioclase feldspars c) Amphiboles d) Biotite e) Quartz and potassium feldspar

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Drainage basins are closed systems in terms of matter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The most linguistically diverse city in the world is New York City

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) ________.

A. remain in the sediments for unknown periods of time B. are no longer manufactured or used in the U.S C. are still entering the environment from previous use D. were in greatest use in the early 1960s E. All of these are correct.

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