Geography and Earth Sciences

In the world model of atmospheric circulation, the ____ cells are located nearest to the equator.

In the world model of atmospheric circulation, the ____ cells are located nearest to the equator.

In the world model of atmospheric circulation, the ____ cells are located nearest to the equator.
 A) Doldrums
  B) Polar
  C) Ferrel
  D) Hadley

neonfayt   55   1 Reply

premed9

In the world system, highest levels of per capita GDP are found in economies where the tertiary and

In the world system, highest levels of per capita GDP are found in economies where the tertiary and

In the world system, highest levels of per capita GDP are found in economies where the tertiary and quaternary sectors dominate the workforce. These economies are known as
A) industrial.
B) nonindustrial.
C) postindustrial.
D) su

Alexanian   208   3 Replies

sundew

In the world's major core economies, the production and distribution of ________ has become the most

In the world's major core economies, the production and distribution of ________ has become the most

In the world's major core economies, the production and distribution of ________ has become the most important contributor to gross domestic product.
A) manufactured goods
B) knowledge
C) energy
D) food
E) computers

Alexanian   212   3 Replies

sundew

In the year 1900, there were over 315,000 wild orangutans. What percentage of this number remains in ...

In the year 1900, there were over 315,000 wild orangutans. What percentage of this number remains in ...

In the year 1900, there were over 315,000 wild orangutans. What percentage of this number remains in the wild, and where are the majority of them located?
 
  a. 90, Indonesia and Malaysia
  b. 10, Indonesia and Malaysi

mcke   133   1 Reply

gauze

In the year 2080, how many people are expected to be at risk by rising sea levels?

In the year 2080, how many people are expected to be at risk by rising sea levels?

In the year 2080, how many people are expected to be at risk by rising sea levels?
A) 500 million
B) 1 billion
C) 3 billion
D) More than 5 billion

andreidanielb   37   1 Reply

mkroes

In the years after World War II, this country emerged as the hegemonic power.

In the years after World War II, this country emerged as the hegemonic power.

In the years after World War II, this country emerged as the hegemonic power.
A) Soviet Union
B) Britain
C) China
D) United States
E) Japan

Alexanian   464   2 Replies

Alexanian

In the zone of _______________, pore spaces in the soil and rocks contain air. (Fill in the blank)

In the zone of _______________, pore spaces in the soil and rocks contain air. (Fill in the blank)

In the zone of _______________, pore spaces in the soil and rocks contain air.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

jco177   63   1 Reply

timmyisbae

In the ________ century, most ________ and ________ Americans are/were children or grandchildren of

In the ________ century, most ________ and ________ Americans are/were children or grandchildren of

In the ________ century, most ________ and ________ Americans are/were children or grandchildren of immigrants.
A) 20th century, legal, illegal
B) 21st century, Asian, Hispanic
C) 21st century, African, Hispanic
D) 21st century,

Aranone21   214   3 Replies

9intheafternoon

In the ________ climate regions, where precipitation exceeds 10 inches, a prolonged summer-season ...

In the ________ climate regions, where precipitation exceeds 10 inches, a prolonged summer-season ...

In the ________ climate regions, where precipitation exceeds 10 inches, a prolonged summer-season drought of three or four months produces a unique array of grasses, shrubs, and trees.
A) Humid Sub-tropical
B) Tropical Savanna
C) Clima

Foxi   75   1 Reply

PaunEsDur

In the ________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is

In the ________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is

In the ________ latitudes, more energy leaves the top of the atmosphere than is received at the top of the atmosphere during a year.

Wrogue   494   3 Replies

GeoExp

In the ________ stage of the geomorphic cycle, there are no hills on the landscape.

In the ________ stage of the geomorphic cycle, there are no hills on the landscape.

In the ________ stage of the geomorphic cycle, there are no hills on the landscape.

▸ old age or peneplain

▸ old age

▸ peneplain

▸ *

NeuroJuice   76   1 Reply

flipninjamel

In their attempt to secede from ________, only Russia (illegally) supports and recognizes the newly

In their attempt to secede from ________, only Russia (illegally) supports and recognizes the newly

In their attempt to secede from ________, only Russia (illegally) supports and recognizes the newly independent state of Crimea.
A) Georgia
B) Moldova
C) Ukraine
D) Kaliningrad
E) Serbia

Alexanian   217   3 Replies

sundew

In their downslope portions, slumps often change into earthflows.

In their downslope portions, slumps often change into earthflows.

In their downslope portions, slumps often change into earthflows.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Tzasqatch   43   1 Reply

asistrunk13

In their downslope portions, slumps often change into ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

In their downslope portions, slumps often change into ____________________. (Fill in the blank)

In their downslope portions, slumps often change into ____________________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Argentina   77   1 Reply

hillaryana

In their studies of the formation and evolution of human customs and beliefs, ethologists study peop

In their studies of the formation and evolution of human customs and beliefs, ethologists study peop

In their studies of the formation and evolution of human customs and beliefs, ethologists study people's sense of
A) ethics.
B) ethnicity.
C) territoriality.
D) space.
E) landscape.

Alexanian   293   2 Replies

Miracle Peters

In their study of environmental perception, geographers have the most in common with

In their study of environmental perception, geographers have the most in common with

In their study of environmental perception, geographers have the most in common with
A) historians.
B) psychologists.
C) biologists.
D) geologists.
E) ecologists.

Alexanian   288   3 Replies

sundew

In theory, the "union republics" of the Russian Domain had the right to enforce religious law.Is thi

In theory, the "union republics" of the Russian Domain had the right to enforce religious law.Is thi

In theory, the "union republics" of the Russian Domain had the right to enforce religious law.
Is this statement true or false?

A) True
B) False

thetrinity   182   3 Replies

M8a

In theory, what are free-market economies based upon?

In theory, what are free-market economies based upon?

In theory, what are free-market economies based upon?
 A) The supply of products
  B) The consumption of products
  C) Pure competition
  D) Government policies

emalay516   30   1 Reply

dkeysdanie

In theory, what are free-market economies based upon?

In theory, what are free-market economies based upon?

In theory, what are free-market economies based upon?
  a. The supply of products
  b. The consumption of products
  c. Pure competition
  d. Government policies

Zoeyismycat   22   1 Reply

Joisar

In theory, which unique right was given to each of the former USSR's administratively autonomous "un

In theory, which unique right was given to each of the former USSR's administratively autonomous "un

In theory, which unique right was given to each of the former USSR's administratively autonomous "union republics"? (Note that in practice, this right was not truly available.)
A) the right to make international treaties
B) t

thetrinity   231   3 Replies

M8a

In thinking about soils, why have various human activities greatly altered world

In thinking about soils, why have various human activities greatly altered world

In thinking about soils, why have various human activities greatly altered world soils?

Wrogue   550   3 Replies

duddy

In thinking about the effects of hurricanes for the future, there are two things to consider. First, ...

In thinking about the effects of hurricanes for the future, there are two things to consider. First, ...

In thinking about the effects of hurricanes for the future, there are two things to consider. First, the ability to predict hurricanes is getting better. Second, there are more people moving to coastal areas. In your opinion, which is the more import

PeterMartin   40   1 Reply

christinedlrp

In third world countries, there is a pressing need for centralized energy sources, such as nuclear ...

In third world countries, there is a pressing need for centralized energy sources, such as nuclear ...

In third world countries, there is a pressing need for centralized energy sources, such as nuclear reactors or large-scale hydroelectric projects. 
True or false?

naturelle   52   2 Replies

naturelle

In this atmospheric layer, the temperature is relatively constant for the first 10 kilometers, then ...

In this atmospheric layer, the temperature is relatively constant for the first 10 kilometers, then ...

In this atmospheric layer, the temperature is relatively constant for the first 10 kilometers, then it increases:
A) stratosphere.
B) thermosphere.
C) troposphere.
D) mesosphere.

F.A.S.T   133   3 Replies

spinach

In this country, crude distilleries known as ____________________ have produced what is referred to ...

In this country, crude distilleries known as ____________________ have produced what is referred to ...

In this country, crude distilleries known as ____________________ have produced what is referred to as moonshine whiskey.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A ____________________

Blahbahl   21   1 Reply

lynnereles85

In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

loopster   139   2 Replies

loopster

In three words, describe the shape of the water table around a pumping well.

In three words, describe the shape of the water table around a pumping well.

In three words, describe the shape of the water table around a pumping well.

LeaP   26   1 Reply

alondra.anahy

In thrust faulting, ________. (Multiple Choice)

In thrust faulting, ________. (Multiple Choice)

In thrust faulting, ________.
A) the crust is shortened and thickened
B) the hanging wall block slips downward along the thrust fault
C) grabens develop on the footwall block
D) horizontal, tensional stresses drive the deformation

drelog   267   2 Replies

drelog

In total about ________ percent of Australia—to the north, east, and west of the arid ...

In total about ________ percent of Australia—to the north, east, and west of the arid ...

In total about ________ percent of Australia—to the north, east, and west of the arid interior—now has ranching as its major economic use.
A) 3
B) 22
C) 40
D) 67

mycorollas   123   4 Replies

Allyssa Martz

In total, Earth receives about 7% more energy from the Sun during ________ relative to ________.

In total, Earth receives about 7% more energy from the Sun during ________ relative to ________.

In total, Earth receives about 7% more energy from the Sun during ________ relative to ________.
A) aphelion; perihelion
B) perihelion; aphelion
C) fall equinox; summer solstice
D) winter solstice; spring equinox

Earthy   1046   3 Replies

Richy271

In towns like Butte and Helena, growth in what industry has made up for loss in mining jobs?

In towns like Butte and Helena, growth in what industry has made up for loss in mining jobs?

In towns like Butte and Helena, growth in what industry has made up for loss in mining jobs?
 
  A) Logging
  B) Historic tourism
  C) Banking
  D) Government research

retard23   34   2 Replies

retard23

In traditional African societies, marriage is a union of two individuals, and extended families are ...

In traditional African societies, marriage is a union of two individuals, and extended families are ...

In traditional African societies, marriage is a union of two individuals, and extended families are not usually significant after marriage.
T or F ?

Harro   59   2 Replies

Harro

In traditional societies, children may be economic assets, which may provide one explanation of why ...

In traditional societies, children may be economic assets, which may provide one explanation of why ...

In traditional societies, children may be economic assets, which may provide one explanation of why birth rates remain high in Stage Two of the demographic transition.
Is this statement true or is it false?

bennac40   34   2 Replies

bennac40

In tropical climates, the combination of ________ with ________ creates intense daily convective ...

In tropical climates, the combination of ________ with ________ creates intense daily convective ...

In tropical climates, the combination of ________ with ________ creates intense daily convective storms.
A) low temperatures, humidity
B) high temperatures, humidity
C) low temperatures, dry air
D) high temperatures, dry air

bennac40   72   1 Reply

nambin_2016

In tropical cyclones, condensation energy is able to produce more heat. (True or false?)

In tropical cyclones, condensation energy is able to produce more heat. (True or false?)

In tropical cyclones, condensation energy is able to produce more heat. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

merandaae19   36   1 Reply

Amc3010

In tropical cyclones, condensation energy is able to produce more heat. (True or false?)

In tropical cyclones, condensation energy is able to produce more heat. (True or false?)

In tropical cyclones, condensation energy is able to produce more heat.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

yxc47   25   1 Reply

joanneanna

In tropical rainforest climates the daily range of temperature is often greater than the annual ...

In tropical rainforest climates the daily range of temperature is often greater than the annual ...

In tropical rainforest climates the daily range of temperature is often greater than the annual range of temperature.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

analiseortiz56   62   1 Reply

nudelosr

In tropical rainforest climates the daily range of temperature is often greater than the annual ...

In tropical rainforest climates the daily range of temperature is often greater than the annual ...

In tropical rainforest climates the daily range of temperature is often greater than the annual range of temperature.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

meaganec   39   1 Reply

gauze

In tropical rainforests, vegetation layers are structured according to

In tropical rainforests, vegetation layers are structured according to

In tropical rainforests, vegetation layers are structured according to
 
  a. how deep the rainfall penetrates into the forest
  b. the plant's needs for sunlight
  c. how well each plant handles predation by

kay20213   27   1 Reply

jajikim

In tropical regions the "winter" season is merely the ________ period.

In tropical regions the "winter" season is merely the ________ period.

In tropical regions the "winter" season is merely the ________ period.
A) zodiac
B) low sun
C) intertropical convergence
D) easterly wave
E) tropical cyclone

Wrogue   895   3 Replies

GeoExp