Which of the following factors is indicated by a wind rose?
A. percentage of time that wind blows from different directions
B. observed wind speed and direction on a surface map
C. spinning wind patterns caused by buildings or other obstructions
D. wind speed at a location at a particular time
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. an alluvial fan. B. a floodplain. C. a delta. D. All of these choices are correct.
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