On a globe, the meridians converge toward the poles. Describe the pattern of meridians on the Mercator.
Compare the Mercator projection to a globe.
Meridians do not converge--they run straight up and down on the map.
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Referring to the diagram, which of the following types of fronts is represented as a side view?
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A. cold front B. occluded front C. warm front D. stationary front
The incineration of hazardous wastes is quick, conserves space, and reduces waste volume but is not used because of the increased water pollution that results.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
An increase in seawater density can be caused by a ________ in temperature or a/an ________ in salinity
A) decrease; decrease B) decrease; increase C) increase; decrease D) increase; increase
Which of the following does NOT help define layers in some sedimentary rocks?
A. a change in color B. a change in mineral composition C. a sharp contact between two rock types D. a change in grain size E. All of these are ways that can define layers in sedimentary rocks.