Examine the typical conditions that spawn hurricanes in the Atlantic. Describe the the physical characteristics of a hurricane and examine why it can be so devastating to land
What will be an ideal response?
In the Atlantic basin, tropic depressions tend to intensify into tropical storms as they cross the Atlantic toward North and Central America. In general, cyclonic motion begins with slow-moving easterly waves of low pressure in the trade wind belt of the tropics. If the sea-surface temperature exceed 26°C, a tropical cyclone may form along the leeward side of the easterly waves.
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a. Mollusca b. Arthropoda c. Chordata d. Annelida
Earth's early temperature may have been _________ than today even though the sun was _________ because of __________ levels of greenhouses gases.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A drought defined by the shortage of precipitation and soil moisture effects on crop yield is a(n)
A) meteorological drought. B) agricultural drought. C) hydrological drought D) socioeconomic drought.
What is the most inclusive transnational organization in the world?
A) World Bank B) World Trade Organization (WTO) C) European Union (EU) D) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) E) United Nations (UN)