Neglecting friction, the speed and direction of the horizontal wind are determined by:
A) only gravity.
B) gravity and humidity.
C) temperature and humidity.
D) viscosity and turbulence.
E) pressure gradient and Coriolis.
E
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a. plantation agriculture b. traditional agriculture c. industrialized agriculture d. minimum-tillage agriculture e. maximum-tillage agriculture
What type of precipitation is associated with "the white plague," which injures livestock and causes extensive damage to crops?
A) hail B) snow grains C) freezing rain D) sleet
The best hope for the future global economy and environmental policy depends upon
A) sustainability. B) economic growth. C) consumption. D) productivity.
Beginning from a temperature peak at 55 million years ago, Earth began a long-term warming trend that has carried us into our current time between Ice Ages.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)