The restoring force for capillary waves, like most ocean waves, is gravity. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
Gravity is a common restoring force for most ocean waves. Capillary waves, however, have a restoring
force of the cohesion of water molecules. Waves Are Classified by Their Physical Characteristics.
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Which of the following compares the geographical pattern of average air temperature near sea level in the Southern Hemisphere and Northern Hemisphere?
A. It is more homogeneous in the Southern Hemisphere. B. It is equally homogeneous in both hemispheres C. It is less homogeneous in the Southern Hemisphere. D. It is more heterogeneous in the Southern Hemisphere.
The major consumptive use of water in most parts of the world is for
A. industrial use. B. in-stream use. C. agricultural use. D. domestic use.
What is NOT a characteristic problem of less developed countries?
A) lack of natural resources B) rapid population growth C) low labor productivity D) lack of capital and investment E) lack of capital and investment
How has the road system been influenced by the topography?
The question is based on Map T-6, the “Johnson City, Tennessee-Virginia-Kentucky- North Carolina” topographic map (scale 1:250,000; contour interval 100 feet). This map shows a portion of the Appalachian Mountains at the Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia border 136°39'30"N, 83°01'05"W). Figure 41-4 is a satellite image of this same region (to view this image, scan the QR code for this exercise or go to the Hess Laboratory Manual website and Exercise 41). What will be an ideal response?