Mountains often have rainy climates on their windward slopes and dry climates on their leeward slopes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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A. Neutrons carry no electric charge and thus have a greater likelihood of passing through the tissue. B. Neutrons are much smaller and lighter than protons and would do less damage. C. Neutrons travel at reduced speed compared to the speed at which protons travel. D. All of the above are reasons why neutrons are less harmful.

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Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Land and sea breezes are SYNOPTIC SCALE | MESOSCALE air circulations

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Totality during a solar eclipse is not totally dark because

A) most of the Earth is basking in sunlight. B) of light from the solar corona. C) the Moon is smaller than the Sun. D) the line between umbra and penumbra is not sharp. E) the Moon is directly in front of the Sun.

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What is the percentage of the world's energy generated from geothermal sources?

a. Smaller than 0.1% b. About 1 - 2% c. About 5 - 10% d. Larger than 10%

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