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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The ozone layer is found within the stratosphere

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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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

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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.

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