What are the two basic wind measurements? What instruments are used to make these measurements?
What will be an ideal response?
The two basic wind measurements are wind direction and wind speed. Wind direction is measured using a wind vane, and wind speed is measured using a cup anemometer.
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Under an evolutionary classification system, species are grouped together based on
A. their position from "simple" to "complex." B. alphabetical order. C. shared similarities. D. how closely they are related to one another.
During a change in state of water, which is true?
a. As temperature increases (or decreases), heat stays the same. b. As heat is applied (or removed), temperature increases (or decreases). c. As heat is applied (or removed), temperature stays the same. d. As heat is applied (or removed), density stays the same. e. As temperature increases (or decreases), density stays the same.
At any given time, only one jet stream can be found in the atmosphere
a. true b. false
Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: The hydrothermal vents in the deep ocean are called black smokers BECAUSE they release the same gasses as factory smokestacks
A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.