Which of the following describes where the greatest improvement in forecasting skill has occurred during the past 30 years?
A. the development of middle-latitude cyclones in the Pacific Ocean
B. snowstorms along the eastern seaboard
C. severe storm warnings for hurricanes and tornadoes
D. the movement of warm and cold fronts
Answer: C
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A) ?The layers of sediment reach 150 to 200 feet in thickness near mid-ocean ridges. B) ?Ocean sediments are greater than 200 million years in age at mid-ocean ridges. C) ?Ocean sediments are nearly absent near mid-ocean ridges. D) ?The layers alternate between fine-grained sediments and lava beds near mid-ocean ridges.
The media tends to sensationalize long-term problems like atmospheric changes rather than short-term issues
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Large numbers of people are moving from rural areas to urban areas and most of these urban dwellers live in ____.
A. affluent countries B. New York C. northern Europe D. the United States E. less-developed countries
Wind-blown sand may sculpt isolated pebbles, cobbles, or boulders into ________.
A. ventifacts B. sand dunes C. desert road D. desert pavement E. desert varnish