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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals

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What is a tornado? What are the major characteristics of tornadoes, including their size, wind speed, and direction of movement. How does a tornado watch differ from a tornado warning?

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