Fetch is the movement of wind in relation to wave crests for continued energy transfer from air to sea

a. True
b. False


False

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A) They are influenced by continental-sized land areas at 60° S. B) They form a continuous belt of uniform intensity surrounding the periphery of Antarctica. C) They are known as anticyclones. D) They are most strongly developed during the summer months (January). E) The air circulation pattern around each low is clockwise.

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Describe, with the aid of a figure, the orbital paths followed by geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites and explain their advantages and uses

What will be an ideal response?

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In general, where do volcanoes form in subduction zones?

a) on the subducting plate, at the convergent boundary b) on the overriding plate, away form the convergent boundary c) on the subducting plate, away form the convergent boundary d) on the overriding plate, at the convergent boundary

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Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: Diatoms need strong sunlight and are found only within the upper, sunlit surface waters of the ocean BECAUSE they provide most of the silica in biogenous ooze

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.

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