From which of the following directions does a katabatic wind most likely blow on the British Columbia coast?
A. north
B. south
C. west
D. east
Answer: D
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A) decrease in temperature downward toward the core B) differing densities of the elements that make up the Earth C) gravitational force created by the rotating Earth D) initial collection of materials and their position in Earth E) presence of water at Earth's surface
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A) Force of the moving wind B) Velocity of water eddy C) Elevation of water table D) Amount of water available for dissolution of underlying materials
Biomagnification can directly cause
A) increases in the amount of energy to be available in the ecosystem. B) rapid population explosions when environmental conditions provide an opportunity for growth. C) a temporary speedup of nutrient cycling in an ecosystem. D) higher-level heterotrophs to be more susceptible to poison than lower-level heterotrophs.