Why do wave sizes in ponds and lakes have less magnitude than those in oceans? What will be an ideal response?
Winds blow over a greater distance in the ocean; that is, they have a larger fetch and can generate
larger waves.
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Before a cold winter night in Florida a citrus farmer chooses to sprinkle his fruit with water in order to warm the fruit so it survives the night. Which of the following processes explains why this strategy warms the fruit?
A. latent heat of evaporation B. latent heat of condensation C. latent heat of evaporation D. latent heat of deposition
List the five characteristics an earth material must have in order to be considered a mineral
a. Naturally Occurring b. Generally Inorganic c. Solid Substance d. Orderly Crystalline Structure e. Definite chemical composition that allows for some variation f. All of the above
Which is TRUE of upper atmospheric circulation?
A) Middle and upper tropospheric circulation is an important component of the atmosphere's general circulation. B) These winds flow principally from the east. in the mesosphere. C) It refers to the winds in the thermosphere. D) These winds are unrelated to surface weather patterns and of no consequence to the atmosphere's general circulation.
From which of the following directions is the wind at point 3 most likely coming from?
A. northeast B. southeast C. northwest D. southwest