What powers the hydrologic cycle? What will be an ideal response?


The hydrologic cycle is powered by the sun.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Being in a(n) ____ means that the area does not receive much rain (or other precipitation)

a. uplift mechanism b. rain shadow c. upslope fog d. condensation nucleus

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Which numbered feature on this figure is critical to enable a rock slide to start?



A) 1, a linear or curved scar marking where the slide pulled away from the hill
B) 2, small fractures within the sliding block
C) 3, layers, fractures, or some other discontinuity inclined downslope
D) 4, the front of the slide, where it overruns the land surface
E) 5, a valley or other open space in front of the slide

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Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation are arranged in the proper decreasing order of energy?

A) Infrared, x rays, AM radio B) Microwaves, ultraviolet, green light C) Radio waves, gamma rays, ultraviolet D) Blue light, infrared, AM radio

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