Where was the term smog first used, and why?


The term smog was used for the first time in London to describe a mixture of smoke and fog common there.

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If an ice block 10 centimeters on each side melted, how much would it raise the water level in a tank that is 100 centimeters long by 40 centimeters wide?



A) Less than 0.5 centimeters
B) 0.5 to 1 centimeter
C) 1 to 2 centimeters
D) 2 to 4 centimeters
E) 4 to 10 centimeters

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Plankton and nekton are different because ____

a. plankton are pelagic b. plankton are benthic c. plankton float d. nekton float e. nekton are benthic

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Distinguish among dry haze, wet haze, and fog

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the pattern of upper-level winds and surface low- and high-pressure systems?

A) There is no strong or consistent relationship. B) Upper level wind patterns strongly control the origin and development of surface systems. C) Surface systems control the upper level wind patterns. D) Surface systems depend primarily on wind speeds at upper levels. E) Surface lows decrease upper level wind speeds, surface highs increase them.

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