Geostrophic winds flow parallel to the isobars because of a balance between the effect of Coriolis and the influence of the pressure gradient
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Buddhism and Daoism B. Confucianism and Daoism C. yin and yang D. gender imagery in poetry
Which of the following is not associated with rising air motions?
a. overrunning b. convergence of air at the surface c. convergence of air aloft d. divergence of air aloft
What is the main difference between rain-shadow deserts and tropical deserts?
A) cause of the lack of precipitation B) the parent rock type C) the amount of precipitation D) the typical vegetation
Before becoming glacial ice, compact granular snow melts and refreezes into the substance called ____________________, with a density of about 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word