Environmental Science Questions
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what is an example of a limiting factor in the development of hydroelectric power plants
(true/false) uranium nuclei split during nuclear fission
(true/false) experts estimate that 15 to 25 percent of the United States' electricity demand can be met by wind power in the next 50 to 60 years
at a nuclear power plant, a nuclear chain reaction releases heat, which drives steam turbines that turn_______.
world supplies are expected to dwindle in the future
(true/false) nonmetallic mineral resources are used as a source of energy
what is an example of a nonmetallic mineral resource
the geothermal energy source that is used for heating and for turning turbines
Due to the Coriolis Effect, winds between the Equator and 30 degrees north or south latitude blow __________ the Equator.
__________ is the horizontal movement of air flowing parallel to the Earth's surface.
Another name for a wind vane is a __________.
When there is more water vapor in the atmosphere, the __________ and air pressure decrease.
warm air pushes forward and displaces cold air
cold air mass slides under warm air mass
symbol half circles on one side and triangles on the other
A very cold air mass that forms over the Arctic is the same as the continental polar mass but is called an __________ air mass.
The _________ region is where a land or water air mass is formed.
large number of clouds and precipitation
Air masses are __________ according to the region over which they form or their source region.
a lot of clouds but not necessarily precipitation, symbol both triangles and half circles, two cold fronts overtake the cold air