Scientists say that conditions must be "just right" for a hurricane to start up. which is the first step of "just right" in the development of a hurricane? a) cool ocean water replaces warmer surface water. b) very warm ocean water evaporates into the atmosphere. c) hot dry wind blows from land across the ocean surface. d) humid ocean air cools and condenses to form precipitation.

Imagine you work as a consultant, and your daily job involves listening to the constructive criticism of others. as part of your job, you must listen to opposing viewpoints to make important decisions. in this activity, you are a consulting dam engineer. you must make a decision about four different dams; should they be repaired, taken down, or left alone? you will listen to contrasting opinions about what should be done with the dams before you make the final decision. as the consulting dam engineer, what do you decide to do with this dam? explain your reasoning. by making your decision, did you support the opinions of the mayor and/or the dam safety official? why or why not? (site 1)

High human population have had a negative effect on what issue? a. demand for consumer goods b. ability to staff armies c. business profits d. biodiversity

How much damage is done by landslides in a typical year in the u.s.?