Explain how snow that formed high in a towering cloud might produce rain
What will be an ideal response?
When the surface temperature is above 4ºC (39ºF), snowflakes usually melt before they reach the ground and continue their descent as rain.
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Which of the following terms refers to a dust or sandstorm that forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm?
A. chinook B. foehn C. haboob D. bora
What are some basic characteristics of animals?
What will be an ideal response?
A skydiver steps from a helicopter and falls for 5 s before reaching her terminal velocity. During this 5-s interval, her acceleration
A) is constant. B) increases. C) decreases. D) is zero. E) none of the above
The density of Earth's crust, mantle, and core increases moving toward Earth's center because
A) Earth's elements are distributed evenly throughout its interior. B) Early in Earth's history, it separated into layers according to density. C) Earth is plastic throughout its structure today and in the past. D) The charged particles flowing in the outer core repel the lighter elements found at Earth's surface.