According to your charts, what is the recurrence interval for Grand Forks’ peak gage height for that year?
What will be an ideal response?
400 years
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Which of the following factors characterizes a mixing layer?
A. high concentrations of pollutants B. enhanced vertical air motions C. suppressed vertical air motions D. strong horizontal winds
The ozone layer is found within the stratosphere
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Air near Earth's surface tends to be ________
A) warmer; it rises as it is displaced by Coriolis forces B) warmer and wetter; then it rises, expanding and cooling C) warmer and drier; then it rises, condensing and gathering moisture D) cooler and wetter; then it rises, is warmed by the sun, and sinks again E) cooler and drier; it rises when it is displaced by sinking warm air
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and a region of surface low pressure is directly west of you, the surface wind direction at your home would probably be either ____________________ or _____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.