In what direction do the prevailing winds over the Atlantic Ocean appear

to be moving near the equator? What will be an ideal response?


From east to west.

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There are ____ major atmospheric circulation cells in each hemisphere of Earth

A) two B) three C) four D) five

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In Los Angeles, photochemical smog

A) is relatively uniform throughout the metropolitan area. B) is relatively constant throughout the day and night. C) varies throughout the day and night. D) varies throughout the day and night and is relatively uniform throughout the metropolitan area.

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Which is not true about Buddhism?

A) has three main branches: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana B) practiced today mostly in India C) clustered primarily in East Asia and Southeast Asia D) Most Chinese adherents belong to the Mahayana branch. E) Most Cambodian adherents belong to the Theravada branch.

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Because of the Coriolis effect, if you are in an airplane at the geographic north pole and point it toward Chicago and fly in a straight line at 500 miles per hour, you will ________.

A. pass to the west of Chicago B. fly directly over India C. pass to the east of Chicago D. fly directly over China E. fly directly over Chicago

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