Which of the following is an instrument that uses infrared or visible light in the form of a laser beam to determine wind direction?

A. aerovane
B. radiosonde
C. pilot balloon
D. lidar


Answer: D

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Wind ____________________ is an abrupt change in wind direction and/or wind speed

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following scenarios best describes the formation of hornfels?

A) Mudstones are metamorphosed by directed pressure. B) Granite is melted and recrystallized. C) Shales and mudstones are baked during contact metamorphism. D) Phyllite is altered by contact with hydrothermal fluids.

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Create a table detailing the four types of marine sediments and their source (parent) material

What will be an ideal response?

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As illustrated in this figure, which of the following is not potential trigger for slope failure?



A) Precipitation that can saturate and weaken sediment
B) Undercutting of steep slopes by roads and rivers
C) Shaking during an earthquake
D) Shaking of slopes and melting of snow during volcanic eruptions
E) All of these are illustrated.

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