The force that would cause a stationary parcel of air to begin to move horizontally is called the:a
Coriolis force.
b. pressure gradient force.
c. centripetal force.
d. frictional force.
b
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A) A lake that is above the water table may lose water to groundwater. B) The water table intersects, or is higher than, the surface in many lakes. C) A lake can gain water if it is lower than the water table in areas adjacent to the lake. D) All of these are correct.
Which of the following is true today of the developed world?
A) Developed countries are hard-pressed to maintain their current levels of public assistance B) In the last two years, most developed countries have increased their social safety nets C) In the past, slow economic growth did not permit rich countries to finance generous programs D) In recent years economic growth has increased, whereas the percentage of people needing public assistance has decreased E) None of the above is true
Dry, warm winds that occur when strong westerly winds aloft flow over a north-south-trending mountain range, such as the Rockies and Cascades, are known as ____________________ winds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
One of the lessons of U.S. population and housing expansion after World War II was that the building of single-family homes is an efficient way of housing a population
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.