Santa Ana winds
A) are moist.
B) are cold.
C) feature low dew-point temperatures.
D) occur when a low-pressure system sits over the Rocky Mountains.
E) hit Oregon the hardest.
C
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The site on the accompanying figure that would most likely form a rock that has a nonwelded texture with many fine particles is
A. A. B. B. C. C. D. D. E. E.
Why are houses in hurricane-susceptible areas generally on tall posts?
a. to keep them above the high tide level b. to keep them above the expected storm-surge level c. to allow blowing sand to go under them d. to keep them above the strongest winds e. to provide less wind resistance
Which option would incorrectly complete the following statement? According to Figure 11.20, to shorten marble by five percent
A) requires one fewer kilobar if the material is wet than when it is dry. B) requires about two fewer kilobars if the material is wet and hot than when it is dry at room temperature. C) requires about two fewer kilobars if it is hot and dry than when it is cold and dry. D) requires about one fewer kilobar if it is hot and dry than when it is cold and dry.