The horizontal pressure gradient force is proportional to:
A) the speed necessary to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium.
B) the change in temperature expressed in Kelvin degrees.
C) the change in air density.
D) the spacing between isobars.
Answer: D
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disequilibrium is reached with the new physical and chemical environment. b. a dynamic equilibrium is reached. c. equilibrium with the new environment is disturbed. d. the rock reaches equilibrium with its new environment. e. the rock's chemistry and texture become increasingly unstable
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Our current agricultural technology is based on using large amounts of fossil fuels, particularly petroleum. Propose a hypothesis that predicts what will happen if we run out of petroleum.
What will be an ideal response?