The spacing of lines of equal barometric pressure on weather maps is an indicator of the pressure _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


pressure gradient, or barometric gradient.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Evaluate how ethnic clustering could prevent the integration of diverse ethnic groups in the United States and Canada

What will be an ideal response?

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Judge the following sentences according to the criteria given below. A student disputes the process of mantle convection. They argue that rock is solid and cannot flow

They challenge their classmates to provide evidence for present day mantle convection. A classmate shows them a seismic tomographic map and cross section showing variations in S-wave velocities. A) The seismic tomographic map and cross section do show evidence for present day mantle convection and offers a strong affirmation of mantle convection. B) The seismic tomographic map and cross section do show evidence present day mantle convection but this data cannot be used as evidence for mantle convection. C) The seismic tomographic map and cross section has a random pattern of S-wave velocities and offers no evidence for anything. D) The seismic tomographic map and cross section shows evidence for mantle convection in the past but not for present day mantle convection.

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Briefly explain the difference between the tectonic setting of shield areas during the Precambrian and since the onset of the Phanerozoic

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