Which of the following is considered a good source region for a continental air mass?

A. British Columbia
B. Canadian Prairies
C. Lake Huron
D. Gulf of St. Lawrence


Answer: B

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The terms "ebb" and "low" pertain to ________.

A. low- and high-water stands B. the direction of the tidal current flow C. outgoing and incoming tides and the direction of the tidal current flow D. outgoing and incoming tides E. low- and high-water stands, outgoing and incoming tides, and the direction of the tidal current flow

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Maritime tropical air masses influence the marine west coast climates

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A team of scientists has discovered an Earth-sized planet orbiting the star Epsilon Eridani, about 10.5 light-years from Earth. After careful calculation, the scientists estimate that the new planet has a stronger gravity field than Earth. Based upon this information, which of the following is the most reasonable hypothesis for the scientists to make about the new planet?

A. The new planet has liquid water. B. The new planet has a thicker atmosphere compared to Earth. C. The new planet has a stronger magnetic field compared to Earth. D. The new planet receives more solar insolation from its parent star compared to Earth.

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