Which of the following forms of precipitation has the greatest diameter?

A. hailstone
B. snow grain
C. ice pellet
D. graupel


Answer: A

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A) uniformitarianism; the geologic processes that operated in the past are the same as those that operate today, and they occurred in accordance with the same laws of nature that are operating today B) catastrophism; most rock formations were created as a result of supernatural processes C) uniformitarianism; all geologic processes take immense amounts of time to occur and always occur at the same rate D) catastrophism; a single, large flood was responsible for the creation of the rock sequence

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Which of the following actions would increase the size of a person's ecological footprint?

A) installing a photovoltaic solar panel on one's roof B) moving out of mom and dad's basement into one's own house C) turning down the thermostat in the winter D) taking public transportation instead of driving E) planting a vegetable garden

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In 1947 a Hindu family living in Pakistan or northwestern India likely felt pressure to migrate

A) to southern India and then to Sri Lanka. B) to the south, southeast, or east toward Muslim-controlled areas. C) to the northeastern border and then to Sri Lanka. D) to the south, southeast, or east away from Muslim-controlled areas. E) to a large city such as New Delhi.

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The Maori welcome ceremonies that include pressing noses together are called:

A) moko B) haka C) hongi D) wharenui E) corrohoree

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