« previous next »

Author Question: Santa Ana winds are: A) similar to Chinooks but are caused by different dynamics. B) a cold wind ... (Read 62 times)

maegan_martin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 14, 2018
Santa Ana winds are:
 
  A) similar to Chinooks but are caused by different dynamics.
  B) a cold wind found in the Yukon Territory.
  C) a hot, dry wind that flows off the Mexican High Plateau onto the plains of Texas.
  D) a cool, dry wind flowing off the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain.

Question 2

Monsoons in Asia:
 
  A) are strongest in January and February.
  B) occur when the winds blow south from the Himalayas.
  C) start when the interior of the continent heats up in summer.
  D) require an offshore wind.


gabrielle_lawrence

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

(a) Homologous traits are similar due to shared ancestry. (b) Analogous traits (bats’, birds’, and f (a) Homologous traits are similar due to shared ancestry. (b) Analogous traits (bats’, birds’, and f
Morotopithecus is the earliest fossil ape to show postcranial adaptations similar to those of the li Morotopithecus is the earliest fossil ape to show postcranial adaptations similar to those of the li
Winds Aloft and Near the Surface: Gradient Flow Winds Aloft and Near the Surface: Gradient Flow
Advection of cold and warm air at different levels. Advection of cold and warm air at different levels.
Growth in Cold and Cool Clouds Growth in Cold and Cool Clouds
Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Winds Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Winds
Video: Mitosis step-by-step

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library