Figure 11.3 shows geostrophic wind flows. Write the name of the correct hemisphere under each figure. Pick one arrow from each example and draw your own arrows to indicate the pressure-gradient force in red and the Coriolis force in blue for that figure, or colors as indicated by your professor, as shown in Figure 11.3a. Label the pressure-gradient force arrow with PGF and the Coriolis force arrow with CF.
What will be an ideal response?
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A. fact that all mammalian limbs are made up of the same set of bones. B. breeding of corn from teosinte. C. observation that some snakes retain tiny, incomplete hind legs. D. evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
According to the principle of uniformitarianism, processes have always occurred at the same
rates throughout geologic time. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Igneous rocks that contain mostly quartz and feldspar with small amounts of biotite would be described as having a(n) ________ composition
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following hydrothermal vent fields builds chimneys of calcium carbonate, instead of the metal sulfides found at typical black smokers?
A) Coaxial B) Guaymas Basin C) Lost City D) Lucky Strike E) Tubeworm Barbeque