Suppose a west wind of 20 knots blows over a coastal region which is densely covered in shrubs
If this same wind moves out over the middle of a large calm lake, its speed and direction would
probably be:
a. greater than 20 knots and more northwesterly.
b. less than 20 knots and more northwesterly.
c. greater than 20 knots and more southwesterly.
d. less than 20 knots and more southwesterly.
e. less than 20 knots and westerly.
a
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Using what you know about the history of the battle, interpret how the geology of the battlefield aided the Union victory. What will be an ideal response?
Mountainous areas of the tropics and midlatitudes are designated __________ __________ because they are regions where no single climate or vegetation dominates
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: Areas that have the greatest biomass have the highest water temperatures BECAUSE warm water contains higher amounts of nutrients than cold water
A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.
The distribution of warm pools can best be explained by warm
A. westward flowing water accumulating on the eastern side of landmasses. B. westward flowing water accumulating on the western side of landmasses. C. eastward flowing water accumulating on the western side of landmasses. D. eastward flowing water accumulating on the eastern side of landmasses.