Explain how wind direction is described, giving at least two possible ways that wind direction might be represented

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Wind is always named for the direction from which it is blowing. This can be done with compass directions (ie, a north wind is one that is blowing from the north to the south) or with a degree scale where N=0, E=90, S=180, and W=270.

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The collapse of Atlantic cod stocks resulted in fishers seeking the deep-water Greenland ________, which is now in danger of becoming overfished throughout the Atlantic

A) flounder B) haddock C) halibut D) herring E) tilapia

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In general, New Zealand's South Island has somewhat warmer average temperatures than the North Island.

a. true b. false

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Describe and discuss the use of biological control for battling pests

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