An air mass is characterized by similar properties of __________ and __________ in any

horizontal direction
a. temperature, pressure
b. pressure, moisture
c. winds, moisture
d. temperature, moisture


d

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maximum power output
= 250 W (at illumination of 1 kW/m2)
A = 900 mm
B = 1,400 mm

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Match the appropriate energy source with the advantage or disadvantage in the list below

a. wind power b. nuclear power c. natural gas d. hydro-electric e. passive solar 5. radioactive wastes are an ongoing problem 6. requires access to sunlight for 60% of daylight hours 7. disrupts aquatic ecosystems 8. difficult and costly to transport between countries 9. easy to build and expand 10. low level noise pollution 11. emits less carbon dioxide than other fossil fuels when burned 12. needs a back-up system for cloudy days 13. displacement of people 14. low risk of incidents in newer, modern plants

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What is an evolutionary trend in hoofed animals in which premolars become more like molars, giving the animals a

continuous series of grinding teeth? a. carnassialization b. herbivorization c. carnivorization d. omnivorization e. molarization

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All of the following are examples of ethnic minorities in Southeast Asia, except:

A) hill tribes B) sea gypsies C) boat people D) all of the above E) none of the above

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