Based on Figure ? and the hurricane probability you determined in
question ?, how frequently do you think major hurricanes aff ect or
threaten New York City? Explain. What will be an ideal response?
The calculated probability indicates that New York City experiences a major hurricane
about every 25 years. This agrees fairly well with the chart, which shows fi ve major
hurricanes in 100 years, or one every 20 years.
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What is the difference between brittle and ductile rocks? What will be an ideal response?
The most important physical factor affecting rocky intertidal communities is ________
a. variations in salinity b. the rise and fall of the tides c. variations in temperature d. wave shock
The general pattern of layered changes in soil with depth is called ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
There are numerous gases in our atmosphere; however, the dominant gases are which of the following?
a) Nitrogen and oxygen b) Carbon dioxide and argon c) Nitrogen and carbon dioxide d) Trace gases and oxygen e) Oxygen and carbon dioxide