High or low pressure lies along the subtropical jet stream,
depending on the time of year. The pressure gradient follows the
path of the jet stream.
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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
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There are several. The main ones are:
Photosynthesis
Carbonate formation
Dissolution of carbon dioxide into seawater
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One danger of excessive nitrogen levels in water is
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eutrophication
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In the Northern Hemisphere the Coriolis effect makes winds
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bend to the right of their motion
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Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere
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N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other
living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in
nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via
decomposers.
N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.
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A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan
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A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan as a result of
conduction.
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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere and what are the ionosphere's characteristics
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The thermosphere contains the ionosphere.
The ionosphere is the layer that is ionized by the solor
radiation.
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Which step is not part of a normal convention cycle
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Cooled air rises creating a high pressure system below
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What layer in the atmosphere has the highest temperature
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thermosphere
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When your hand melts a snowball What type of heat transfer is it an example of
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Conduction
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What causes the global air convection current between the equator and the polls
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The difference in temperatures between the Equator and the north
and south poles, plus the rotation of the earth, causes the air
currents.
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What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
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The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the
opposite direction.
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Which has the lowest albedo
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A blacktop highway
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How will a wind blowing to the north in the northern hemisphere is affected by coriolis effect
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It will bend to the east
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What statement is true about true of jet streams
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The polar jet stream is generally stronger than the subtropical jet
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Which statement is true of jet streams
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The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds
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Which is of the following is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere
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nitrogen
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Can lighting cause a crack in a swimming pool
"lighting" can not cause cracks
What lies along the subtropical jet stream
High or low pressure lies along the subtropical jet stream,
depending on the time of year. The pressure gradient follows the
path of the jet stream.
Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
There are several. The main ones are:
Photosynthesis
Carbonate formation
Dissolution of carbon dioxide into seawater
One danger of excessive nitrogen levels in water is
eutrophication
In the Northern Hemisphere the Coriolis effect makes winds
bend to the right of their motion
Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere
N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other
living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in
nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via
decomposers.
N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.
A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan
A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan as a result of
conduction.
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere and what are the ionosphere's characteristics
The thermosphere contains the ionosphere.
The ionosphere is the layer that is ionized by the solor
radiation.
Which step is not part of a normal convention cycle
Cooled air rises creating a high pressure system below
What layer in the atmosphere has the highest temperature
thermosphere
When your hand melts a snowball What type of heat transfer is it an example of
Conduction
What causes the global air convection current between the equator and the polls
The difference in temperatures between the Equator and the north
and south poles, plus the rotation of the earth, causes the air
currents.
What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the
opposite direction.
Which has the lowest albedo
A blacktop highway
How will a wind blowing to the north in the northern hemisphere is affected by coriolis effect
It will bend to the east
What statement is true about true of jet streams
The polar jet stream is generally stronger than the subtropical jet
stream
Which statement is true of jet streams
The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds
Which is of the following is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere