Which of the following plays almost no role in thunderstorm development? -Large-scale subsidence
-Heating of the surface
-Proximity to water
-Lifting along a boundary
-An unstable atmosphere

What forms of energy are involved when snow on a mountain breaks loose, resulting in an avalanche? during an avalanche, the( 1 ) energy of the snow on the mountain is converted into ( 2 ) energy as the snow cascades down. ( 1 ) a. elastic b. kinetic c. potential d. radiant ( 2 ) a. chemical b. kinetic c. nuclear d. potential

Approximately how close is russia to alaska ? a.5 miles b.50 miles c.500 miles d.5000 miles

Modern democracies function as republics in which elected officials make decisions for the majority of the people.