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The topographic map below shows two hills labeled A and B. The tributary streams labeled X and Y have the same volume of water. Which statement is best supported by the map? (1) Hill A is higher than hill B. (2) Stream X flows faster than stream Y.
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The topographic map below shows two hills labeled A and B. The tributary streams labeled X and Y have the same volume of water. Which statement is best supported by the map? (1) Hill A is higher than hill B. (2) Stream X flows faster than stream Y. (3) Hill B is higher than hill A. (4) Stream Y flows faster than stream X.
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The change in any value from one location to another (“over a distance”). • DO NOT CONFUSE WITH RATE, which is the change in any value as time passes!
Rate of Pressure Change Pressure Change Gradient Rate = change in value/time Rate = Rate = Gradient = change in value/distance Gradient = Gradient = H:\EARTH SCIENCE\NWS Sandra data WP 10.12.htm http://www.atmos.albany.edu/cgi/sa-cgi