Assume a southerly wind begins to flow over a large lake. At the opposite end of the lake what is the likely direction of this wind?
A. southeasterly
B. southwesterly
C. northwesterly
D. southerly
Answer: B
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the reddish tint of the sun at sunset result from ________.
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