Which of the following locations best represents the Ekman spiral current?





A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D




D) D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Scientists studying climate change estimate the average global sea level could rise by ____ by the year 2100.

A. several inches B. several feet C. 10-20 feet D. 30-50 feet E. 100 feet

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Older people are at increased risk for heat-related illnesses because:

A) they are more likely to have chronic medical conditions that interfere with normal heat regulation. B) they have proportionately higher metabolic heat production when compared to younger adults. C) they are often taking beta adrenergic agonists, which can lessen a tachycardic response to heat. D) they acclimatize more rapidly than younger adults, which results in faster heat production.

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Dark Silicates have a specific gravity of 3.2 to 3.6 and are composed primarily of silica tetrahedral and ________

A) aluminum and magnesium B) aluminum and sodium C) potassium and iron D) iron and magnesium E) potassium and calcium

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