In general, warm ocean currents are located ________ of the continents.
a. west
b. poleward
c. east
d. south
e. equatorward
c. east
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Which of the following is not true?
a) the magnetic poles have reversed periodically in earth history b) magnetism is imparted to igneous rocks at the time of their formation c) virtually all rock types preserve some paleomagnetic signal d) magnetic field reversals occur about every 500,000 years e) there have been long periods of no magnetic field
The drainage density on clay soils is likely to have what relationship to the drainage density on gravel soils?
A) greater drainage density on clay soils B) greater drainage density on gravel soils C) equal drainage density, the soil type has no effect D) greater drainage density on clay soils, but with fewer streams
If the lowercase letter k appears at the end of an air mass identification code, what can be said about the changes likely to happen within that air mass?
A) The air mass will not undergo any air mass modifications. B) The air mass is likely to become more stable. C) The air mass is likely to become more unstable. D) The expected air mass modifications are impossible to predict.
Which of the following major discoveries was not made near or after World War II?
A) rift valleys in Africa B) the extensive ranges of mountain chains on the sea floor C) the absence of rocks older than 200 million years on the sea floor D) deep focus earthquakes that occur in some regions of the earth