Large, storm generated waves that radiate outward in all directions across the ocean are known as

A) tidal bores. B) swells. C) ripples. D) wave trains. E) breakers.


D

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In the Köppen climate classification, humid climates are grouped according to temperature, but dry climates are identified by a combination of temperature and precipitation information. Why are both types of data needed to identify dry climates?

What will be an ideal response?

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Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: Solar radiation must be the most important factor affecting the distribution of life in the oceans BECAUSE the shallow open ocean is much more productive than the coastal zone

A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.

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During the last two million years, there have been at least ____________________ warm-cold cycles

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The World Wildlife Federation claims the world surpassed its sustainable level around

A) 1960. B) 1970. C) 1980. D) 1990. E) 2000.

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