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.
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.
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
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