A sea breeze. It is caused by convection of the air above the
warm land. The warm air rises and draws the cooler air from the sea
onto the land.
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How many major tectonic plates are there on earth
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seven
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How many minor tectonic plates are there on Earth
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7
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What percentage of the people in the US use ground water for drinking and household usage
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atleast 50%
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What is formed by the erosion of soft rock formations by flowing groundwater
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caves
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Which of these is a form of moving surface water
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a stream
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Where is the greatest motion felt on the surface during an earthquake
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Right at top of the epicenter, the greatest shaking felt. It
also depend on the types of soil. If the soil is soft then the
intensity is amplified and where the soil is hard the intensity is
damped.
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What is the layer of a planet that is composed of surface water and ground water called
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hydrosphere
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What is A water shortage that goes on for several years is referred to
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A water shortage that goes on for several years is referred to
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What is a flow of air from the sea to the land
A sea breeze. It is caused by convection of the air above the
warm land. The warm air rises and draws the cooler air from the sea
onto the land.
How many major tectonic plates are there on earth
seven
How many minor tectonic plates are there on Earth
7
What percentage of the people in the US use ground water for drinking and household usage
atleast 50%
What is formed by the erosion of soft rock formations by flowing groundwater
caves
Which of these is a form of moving surface water
a stream
Where is the greatest motion felt on the surface during an earthquake
Right at top of the epicenter, the greatest shaking felt. It
also depend on the types of soil. If the soil is soft then the
intensity is amplified and where the soil is hard the intensity is
damped.
What is the layer of a planet that is composed of surface water and ground water called
hydrosphere
What is A water shortage that goes on for several years is referred to
A water shortage that goes on for several years is referred to
as a water crisis.