Geostrophic flow occurs when the Coriolis deflection is balanced by an opposite gravitational flow.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Cultural nationalism

A) has been on the wane over the last two decades as the world has turned more towards democracy. B) is exemplified by France's efforts to protect its language from "Americanization." C) is practiced primarily in the Islamic world. D) occurs when governments actively try to export their culture to other countries with the specific aim of changing the cultures of those countries.

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Over 170 reversals of Earth's magnetic field have been recorded in the past 80 million years.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Draw side views of a typical warm and cold front. Clearly indicate the temperatures of the separate air masses and show their directions of motion. What types of clouds would likely occur and where? Where would precipitation occur?

What will be an ideal response?

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The Theory of Seafloor Spreading integrates the plate tectonics and continental drift.

a. true b. false

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