The air above this current is characterized by extremely strong pressure gradients and relative lack of land interruptions which induce extremely strong westerly winds.
A. California Current
B. North Equatorial Current
C. Gulf Stream
D. Antarctic Circumpolar Current
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. The left diagram has a higher peak discharge. B. Neither graph shows a true flood. C. The right diagram represents a quicker event, like a flash flood. D. None of these choices are correct.
When all of the Milankovitch cycles are taken into account, the current trend should be toward ____ in the Northern Hemisphere
A) warmer summers over high latitudes B) cooler summers over low latitudes C) warmer summers over low latitudes D) cooler summers over high latitudes
The 1987 UN Commission on Sustainability first introduced the concept of ________ as a necessary focus for maintaining sustainability
A) human population growth B) human well-being C) environmental sustainability D) cultural services E) renewable energy