heat transferred laterally in the atmosphere by horizontal wind movements is a process called

a - absorption
b - transmission
c - reflection
d - advection
e - compression


d - advection

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the population pyramids of Egypt and Iran?


A) Egypt and Iran are growing at roughly the same rate.
B) Women have more children in Iran than do women in Egypt.
C) Egypt is growing faster than Iran.
D) Iran is growing faster than Egypt.
E) Iran has a younger population than Egypt.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. ?scatter b. ?absorb c. ?diffract d. ?disperse e. ?emit

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