In the Northern Hemisphere, winds move in this direction around a low pressure area: ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: counterclockwise

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For a region farther way from the protosun (in the vicinity of present-day Jupiter, for example), what materials would you anticipate to condense during cooling?

What will be an ideal response?

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Briefly describe the three main components of waste management. Which method is preferred?

What will be an ideal response?

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A cliff along the coast line may be the result of which of the following processes:

a. uplit and erosion resulting in wave cut platforms b. long shore transport resulting in barrier islands c. denuded coral reefs d. ice push

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