A tennis ball is beaten downward with an initial speed of 5 m/s. How fast, in m/s, is the ball falling after 3 seconds (neglect air
friction, so g = 9.8 m/s2)?

a 34.4
b 34.4
C 9.8
d 9.8
e 5

Which statements about tornadoes are true? check all that apply. (a) about 12,000 tornadoes hit the united states every year. (b) a tornado looks like a funnel. (c) tornadoes are deadly atmospheric storms that cause millions in damages each year. (d) tornadoes can reach wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour. (e) kansas is the state with the most tornadoes. (f) you will always notice a funnel before a tornado strikes.

Acup of coffee sits on the dashboard of an automobile. the car goes around a sharp curve. even though you hold the cup still, coffee still splashes out. this can best be explained due to a) density. b) friction. c) gravity. d) inertia.

Much of the information taught in earth-space science would not be available if it weren’t for our remote sensing abilities. explain two ways our remote sensing strategies contribute to our knowledge of these topics.