What effects does the surface-wind pattern have on the circulation of the oceans?
What will be an ideal response?
The movement of the wind over the ocean causes friction at the surface. As a result of this friction, the wind drags the ocean surface with it as it blows, thus setting up a pattern of surface-ocean wind-drift currents.
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Which of the following statements regarding transcription and translation is true?
A. mRNA includes the bases A, C, G, and T. B. A codon consists of a sequence of two nucleotides. C. A tRNA molecule includes a codon sequence and carries a single amino acid. D. An RNA transcript may contain sections that are removed before translation.
About half of the world's international tourists choose ________ as their destination
A) Canada B) China C) Europe D) The Middle East E) Japan
Which of the following are not protists?
A. foraminiferans B. ciliates C. cyanobacteria D. diatoms E. dinoflagellates
Which process could theoretically provide a limitless source of intense heat and electricity, but still needs further research?
A. nuclear fission B. nuclear charging C. fracking D. solar panels E. nuclear fusion