The semipermanent highs and lows form because:
a. precipitation tends to be greater at the Equator

b. the single-cell model assumes a non-rotating earth.
c. the Coriolis force is largest at high latitudes.
d. the earth's surface contains an irregular distribution of land and water.


d

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Five layers of rock are cut by two faults. Both faults cut through all five layers of rock. Fault A breaks through to the surface, whereas fault B does not. Which of the following statements about faults A and B is most accurate?

a. Faults A and B are about the same age, and both are younger than the five layers of rock. b. Fault A is younger than fault B, and both are younger than the five layers of rock. c. Faults A and B are about the same age, and both are older than the five layers of rock. d. Fault A is younger than fault B, and both are older than the five layers of rock.

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The chemical composition of a magma is most likely indicated by:

a. the color of the resulting rock b. the texture of the resulting rock c. the specific gravity of the resulting rock d. none of the above

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Records indicate that sea level has ________ since 1870

A) decreased by 2.5 meters B) not changed C) decreased by 25 centimeters D) risen by 2.5 meters E) risen by 25 centimeters

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The Jovian planets (e.g., Jupiter) are mostly composed of heavy elements like uranium (U) and

lead (Pb). Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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