Which statement best describes local winds?

They move over short distances.

They curve due to the Coriolis effect.

They flow steadily from different directions.

They blow from the poles toward the equator.

Why are there mountains along the west coast of North and South America

Which of the following is a hallmark of deserts? a. lots of sand caused by the dryness of the arid climate b. very little difference minimum and maximum daily temperatures c. a huge difference between minimum and maximum daily temperatures d.

About 30% of earth's freshwater is found in a. the ocean b. lakes and rivers c. glaciers and ice caps d. underground aquifers

Star A and star B appear equally bright in the sky, Star Ais 5 times as far away from Earth as star B. This means that star A is times as luminous as star B.

Lava and other materials that are launched from a volcano into the air are referred to as A. basalts. B. tephra. C. flows. D. magma.

After chloroflurocarbons were banned, which class of chemicals was used in their place? a. hydrofluorocarbons b methane c. sulfur dioxid d. carbon dioxide

What is the most likely reason the Pueblo constructed most of their buildings out of adobe? A. The architectural style of this type of building was appealing to Pueblo society. B.

This type of economy is often found in a democracy. A) command economy B) traditional economy C) market economy D) restricted economy

How is ozone beneficial to life on earth?

Which of the following has a direct effect on precipitation and climate?