The cause of the westerly flow of winds is the Rossby wave.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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Based on the pressures indicated in the figure below, where does 30 percent of the weight of the atmosphere lie?

A. between points A and B B. between points B and C C. between points A and C D. above point C

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Which of the following aquifers require a low permeability zone above it or below it?

A) Artesian aquifer B) Perched aquifer C) Confined aquifer D) All of these are correct.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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