Large bodies of air that share similar moisture and temperature characteristics are known as ________

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


Answer: air masses

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A) Tropical rain forest B) Mediterranean shrubland C) Desert D) Midlatitude broadleaf and mixed forest

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The federal government provides subsidies to the energy industry. Which one of the following is a correct statement?

A. Renewable energy suppliers received large subsidies in the form of tax credits and grants. B. Grants to low income people are rare. C. The coal industry receives large subsidies in the form of direct grants. D. The nuclear power industry does not receive any subsidies.

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There are no natural sources of air pollution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Flood basalts poured forth from the Moon about 3.8 to 3.2 billion years ago and created dark areas on the Moon called ________, and are prominent features on the lunar surface today.

A. penumbra B. crater wall C. albedo D. maria

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