What are the two most important ingredients needed to make strong hurricanes? What will be an ideal response?


Warm sea surface temperatures appear to contribute to the generation of large hurricanes. Secondly, an
atmosphere with little or no shearing to interfere with vertical circulation.

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Oceans

a. have three major life zones b. occupy most of the earth's surface c. are thoroughly understood by humans d. have three major life zones and are thoroughly understood by humans e. have three major life zones and occupy most of the earth's surface

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What textures are possible in extrusive rocks?

Aphanitic Glassy Vesicular Phaneriti

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Which scales of atmospheric motion are not shown on the map? [INSERT FIGURE 8-3. NO CAPTION]

A) microscale and global scale B) microscale and mesoscale C) synoptic and mesoscale D) synoptic and global scale

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The World Bank is

A) the largest agency supported by the United Nations, providing aid to developing countries. B) a new collection of about 30 banks founded in 1990 and focused on investments in technology. C) a branch of the United Nations established in the 1970s to focus on environmental sustainability. D) the main provider of funds and is supporting the economies of most developed nations of the world.

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