Distribution of potential evapotranspiration during the year:


Low in winter, moderate in summer, very small annual surplus.

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Which of the following patterns refers to a quasi-biennial oscillation?

A. reversal of stratospheric winds above the tropics B. 2 million-year cycle of ice advances and retreats C. cycle of increase and decrease in carbon dioxide concentrations D. 22-year cycle of sunspots

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The drought in the western US is a ____________ feature. [INSERT FIGURE 8-1. NO CAPTION]

A) microscale B) mesoscale C) synoptic scale D) global scale

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The schism between western and eastern Christianity occurred because Greek missionaries refused to accept the control of Roman bishops

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What type of metamorphism would occur in this setting?



A) Regional metamorphism
B) Contact metamorphism
C) Subduction
D) Normal faulting

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