The Hawaiian Islands formed as the Pacific Plate has moved over a(n) ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


hot spot

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Under which of the following conditions are orchard heaters and wind machines most useful for preventing damaging low temperatures at ground level?

A. clear, calm nights B. cloudy, snowy nights C. clear, windy nights D. cloudy, windy nights

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What type of ocean wave has a disturbing force of sudden changes in atmospheric pressure?

a. Seiche waves b. Capillary waves c. Wind waves d. Tidal waves

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These seismic waves have the highest average velocity.

A. surface waves B. P waves C. S waves

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Which of the following regarding atmospheric pressure is true?

A) While the atmosphere exerts pressure, it is a negligible amount. B) The tropopause serves as a buffer against the pressure exerted by the atmosphere. C) Air pressure at sea level is approximately 1013.2 mb. D) Atmospheric pressure is greatest in the mesosphere. E) Atmospheric pressure increases with altitude and is, therefore, lowest near the Earth's surface.

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