Geography and Earth Sciences

In 1986 the Hubbard Glacier (Multiple Choice)

In 1986 the Hubbard Glacier (Multiple Choice)

In 1986 the Hubbard Glacier   
A)  almost completely melted. 
B)  surged across the mouth of Russel Fjord. 
C)  were first named along the Norwegian coast. 
D)  retreated to form a new fj

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qvc

The greatest flow from rivers east of the continental divide in the Rockies is into the

The greatest flow from rivers east of the continental divide in the Rockies is into the

The greatest flow from rivers east of the continental divide in the Rockies is into the 
A)  Pacific drainage. 
B)  Hudson Bay/Arctic drainage. 
C)  Gulf/Atlantic drainage. 
D)  interior

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naturelle

When rock is broken and disintegrated without dissolving, the process in operation is

When rock is broken and disintegrated without dissolving, the process in operation is

When rock is broken and disintegrated without dissolving, the process in operation is 
A)  physical weathering. 
B)  chemical weathering. 
C)  hydrolysis. 
D)  carbonation.

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oiratno

The engineers who built the Vaiont Reservoir in Italy should have anticipated the possibility of a ...

The engineers who built the Vaiont Reservoir in Italy should have anticipated the possibility of a ...

The engineers who built the Vaiont Reservoir in Italy should have anticipated the possibility of a __________ because the valley in which the dam was located had hillsides made of sedimentary rock that tilted downslope toward the reservoir. 

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kivlihan

The crust is lower in density than all other layers of Earth. Please state whether this statement ...

The crust is lower in density than all other layers of Earth. Please state whether this statement ...

The crust is lower in density than all other layers of Earth. 
Please state whether this statement is true or false.

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naturelle

Some day, the Dakotas may look like the Yellowstone region. Please state whether this statement is ...

Some day, the Dakotas may look like the Yellowstone region. Please state whether this statement is ...

Some day, the Dakotas may look like the Yellowstone region. 
Please state whether this statement is true or false.

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twentytoo

Warm water and large quantities of Sargassum are associated with the

Warm water and large quantities of Sargassum are associated with the

Warm water and large quantities of Sargassum are associated with the 
A)  Hawaiian high. 
B)  doldrums. 
C)  eastern Pacific high. 
D)  subtropical gyre in the Atlantic Ocean.

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qvc

Which of the following is false?

Which of the following is false?

Which of the following is false? 
A)  Germany produces 7% of its energy by wind power.   
B)  Germany and Spain produce half of the world's wind power. 
C)  Wind power capacity has tripled since 199

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kivlihan

Wind speed is measured with an anemometer. Please state whether this statement is true or false.

Wind speed is measured with an anemometer. Please state whether this statement is true or false.

Wind speed is measured with an anemometer. 
Please state whether this statement is true or false.

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oiratno

Air temperature is a measure of the presence of which of the following?

Air temperature is a measure of the presence of which of the following?

Air temperature is a measure of the presence of which of the following? 
A)  heat capacity 
B)  apparent temperature 
C)  relative humidity 
D)  sensible heat

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kivlihan

Which of the following is true regarding clouds?

Which of the following is true regarding clouds?

Which of the following is true regarding clouds? 
A)  They increase temperature minimums and temperature maximums. 
B)  They cover about 15 percent of Earth's surface at any one time. 
C)  They act

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kivlihan

Which of the following is true regarding future temperatures?

Which of the following is true regarding future temperatures?

Which of the following is true regarding future temperatures? 
A)  Humans can influence long-term (millions of years) temperature trends. 
B)  Short-term changes appear to be beyond human influence. 
C) 

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kivlihan

More people died of hyperthermia in Chicago in 1995 than in all of the hurricanes that struck the ...

More people died of hyperthermia in Chicago in 1995 than in all of the hurricanes that struck the ...

More people died of hyperthermia in Chicago in 1995 than in all of the hurricanes that struck the United States over a twenty-year period from 1975 to 1995. 
Please state whether this statement is true or false.

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oiratno

Given that the temperature of the thermosphere is more than 1200°C (2000°F), it would melt a ...

Given that the temperature of the thermosphere is more than 1200°C (2000°F), it would melt a ...

Given that the temperature of the thermosphere is more than 1200°C (2000°F), it would melt a spacecraft that stayed within it. 
True or false?

kendreae   54   1 Reply

kivlihan

The Clean Air Act has not been cost effective. True or false?

The Clean Air Act has not been cost effective. True or false?

The Clean Air Act has not been cost effective. 
True or false?

naturelle   54   2 Replies

naturelle

Which of the following is true of the Sun's electromagnetic spectrum?

Which of the following is true of the Sun's electromagnetic spectrum?

Which of the following is true of the Sun's electromagnetic spectrum? 
A)  It consists exclusively of radiant energy made of gamma ray, X-ray, and ultraviolet wavelengths. 
B)  It consists exclusively of streams o

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jo170

The Stefan-Boltzmann Law states that:

The Stefan-Boltzmann Law states that:

The Stefan-Boltzmann Law states that:
A) the rate of radiation emitted by a body is based on its size.
B) the wavelength of radiation emitted by a body is determined by its temperature.
C) all bodies emit equivalent wavelengths of ener

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loopster

38°C is equal to ________K.

38°C is equal to ________K.

38°C is equal to ________K.
A) 311
B) 100.4
C) -235
D) 3.3

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loopster

What measurement does radar provide concerning clouds and precipitation?

What measurement does radar provide concerning clouds and precipitation?

What measurement does radar provide concerning clouds and precipitation?

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loopster

The situation where a region under the influence of an air mass has generally constant weather ...

The situation where a region under the influence of an air mass has generally constant weather ...

The situation where a region under the influence of an air mass has generally constant weather conditions is called:
A) boundary layer weather.
B) regional weather.
C) air-mass weather.

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loopster

As a warm front approaches, which progression of clouds are you most likely to see?

As a warm front approaches, which progression of clouds are you most likely to see?

As a warm front approaches, which progression of clouds are you most likely to see?
A) cirrus, cumulonimbus
B) altostratus, cirrostratus, stratus, cumulonimbus
C) cirrocumulus, cirrus, nimbostratus, stratus
D) cirrus, cirrostratus

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loopster

The factor involved with air pollution that is most subject to control by man is:

The factor involved with air pollution that is most subject to control by man is:

The factor involved with air pollution that is most subject to control by man is:
A) stability.
B) wind speed.
C) sources.
D) lapse rates.
E) turbulence.

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WatersG

The volcano that caused "the year without a summer" was:

The volcano that caused "the year without a summer" was:

The volcano that caused "the year without a summer" was:
A) Fuji.
B) Mt. St. Helens.
C) Tambora.
D) Krakatoa.
E) Mt. Pinatubo.

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loopster

When glaciers are growing larger, the concentration of the heavier oxygen isotope in sea water ...

When glaciers are growing larger, the concentration of the heavier oxygen isotope in sea water ...

When glaciers are growing larger, the concentration of the heavier oxygen isotope in sea water increases.
True or False?

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loopster

Global warming will cause significant increases in sea level due to the thermal expansion of the ...

Global warming will cause significant increases in sea level due to the thermal expansion of the ...

Global warming will cause significant increases in sea level due to the thermal expansion of the ocean's waters.
True or False?

loopster   54   2 Replies

loopster

________ light allows you to see yourself in a mirror.

________ light allows you to see yourself in a mirror.

________ light allows you to see yourself in a mirror.
A) Reflected
B) Refracted
C) Iridescent
D) Infrared

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loopster

A green flash appears when:

A green flash appears when:

A green flash appears when:
A) the sun is just rising or setting.
B) there is a rainstorm in progress.
C) light is refracted around the edges of clouds.
D) there is a temperature inversion present.

masterson   54   1 Reply

goIrish

Australia's rate of natural increase is:

Australia's rate of natural increase is:

Australia's rate of natural increase is:
A) below 1%
B) between 1 and 2%
C) between 2 and 3%
D) greater than 3%

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mycorollas

Based on current trends, predict the population change for each world region until 2050.

Based on current trends, predict the population change for each world region until 2050.

Based on current trends, predict the population change for each world region until 2050.

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fluid

The Internet, like television and radio stations in Russia, is largely free from government ...

The Internet, like television and radio stations in Russia, is largely free from government ...

The Internet, like television and radio stations in Russia, is largely free from government control.
T or F ?

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fluid

The Rub-al-Khali or "empty quarter" is found in southern:

The Rub-al-Khali or "empty quarter" is found in southern:

The Rub-al-Khali or "empty quarter" is found in southern:
A) Oman
B) Israel
C) Iran
D) Saudi Arabia

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GirlGeek

The capitals of all North African countries lie one or near their northern coasts. (True or false?)

The capitals of all North African countries lie one or near their northern coasts. (True or false?)

The capitals of all North African countries lie one or near their northern coasts.
T or F ?

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Harro

Describe the path of the West Bank security barrier, its effects on both Israelis and Palestinians. ...

Describe the path of the West Bank security barrier, its effects on both Israelis and Palestinians. ...

Describe the path of the West Bank security barrier, its effects on both Israelis and Palestinians. Evaluate its potential effect on the border of a proposed Palestinian state.

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Harro

________ became Africa's newest independent country on July 9, 2011.

________ became Africa's newest independent country on July 9, 2011.

________ became Africa's newest independent country on July 9, 2011.
A) Zimbabwe
B) Sierra Leone
C) The Gambia
D) South Sudan

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Harro

How can Namibia overcome its colonial experience to develop its economy?

How can Namibia overcome its colonial experience to develop its economy?

How can Namibia overcome its colonial experience to develop its economy?

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Vereshchagin

The tea producing region of India is found in the:

The tea producing region of India is found in the:

The tea producing region of India is found in the:
A) north
B) south
C) east
D) west

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Harro

Hyundai and Kia are ________ car brands.

Hyundai and Kia are ________ car brands.

Hyundai and Kia are ________ car brands.
A) Japanese
B) Chinese
C) American
D) South Korean

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fluid

Burma recently instituted political reforms including:

Burma recently instituted political reforms including:

Burma recently instituted political reforms including:
A) deposing their king
B) a new constitution
C) assassinating their military leaders
D) releasing foreign hostages

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mycorollas

The original purpose of the Mercator projection was

The original purpose of the Mercator projection was

The original purpose of the Mercator projection was
A) to produce an accurate equal area map.
B) for the guidance of intercontinental missiles.
C) for ocean navigation.
D) to make the first map of the world.
E) to befuddle in

puty   54   1 Reply

DarkAvenger

The Earth's circumference is close to 25,000 miles. (True or false?)

The Earth's circumference is close to 25,000 miles. (True or false?)

The Earth's circumference is close to 25,000 miles.
Is this statement true or is it false?

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kingworld