Geography

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All of the following can happen to light traveling through Earth's atmosphere, except A) ... Started by wenmo	1 Replies 40 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by jackie
Sunsets are red because A) the Sun itself is red. B) red light is scattered less than blue light ... Started by jazziefee	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by verrinzo
The bottoms of clouds are often gray because A) precipitation is imminent. B) they are over dark ... Started by ashley	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by chinwesucks
GEO satellites A) are closer to Earth than are LEO satellites. B) stay in one position over the ... Started by burton19126	1 Replies 100 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by pami445
Of the following indirect methods of weather observation, which gives the best indication of albedo? ... Started by Coya19@aol.com	1 Replies 47 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by nixon_s
Of the following, which is most useful for observing regions where there are no clouds? A) radar ... Started by burchfield96	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Dunkey
Meteorological radar detects A) the development of storms. B) precipitation amounts. C) wind ... Started by oliviahorn72	1 Replies 96 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by IRincones
An inferior mirage A) can make objects appear to be upside down. B) requires a temperature ... Started by Collmarie	3 Replies 42 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by ndhahbi
The phenomenon that accounts for an observer seeing an image of a ship that is actually below the ... Started by xroflmao	1 Replies 48 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by cat123
The green flash A) is best seen through cirrostratus clouds. B) requires the presence of ice ... Started by berenicecastro	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by morrie123456
Which of the following does not occur with raindrops involved in the formation of a rainbow? A) ... Started by lindiwe	1 Replies 301 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by tdewitt
A corona A) is the same as a halo. B) does not touch the Sun or Moon. C) is caused by ... Started by anshika	1 Replies 2,647 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by shaquita
To measure temperature, ASOS uses an electronic ____________________ thermometer. Fill in the ... Started by leilurhhh	1 Replies 427 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by apple
The ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in a substance is defined as that ... Started by khang	1 Replies 224 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by anoriega3
The ____________________ effect explains why the frequency of a siren on a car changes as it ... Started by panfilo	1 Replies 60 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by diana chang
The Fata Morgana is an example of a(n) ____________________ mirage. Fill in the blank(s) with ... Started by Yolanda	3 Replies 49 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by vish98
____________________ occurs when light bends around small objects. Fill in the blank(s) with ... Started by tiffannnnyyyyyy	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by JaynaD87
Forces have both magnitude and direction. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by rlane42	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by cam1229
Vertical pressure gradient forces are usually much larger than horizontal pressure gradient forces. ... Started by MirandaLo	1 Replies 111 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Sweetkitty24130
The Coriolis force directs winds to the left in the Northern Hemisphere. Indicate whether the ... Started by Engineer	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Dinolord
The Coriolis force is not very significant for masses that move short distances for short time ... Started by colton	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by dantucker
Friction slows winds near the Earth's surface. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by P68T	1 Replies 96 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by tkempin
In general, the closer the isobars, the stronger the wind. Indicate whether the statement is true ... Started by imowrer	1 Replies 101 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by kingdude89
Middle latitudes typically have easterly winds. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by craiczarry	3 Replies 58 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by EAN94
Formation of a land breeze requires that the surface air over land be substantially warmer than the ... Started by EAugust	1 Replies 162 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by sarahccccc