Geography and Earth Sciences

The reddish tint of the Sun in the late afternoon results from ________.

The reddish tint of the Sun in the late afternoon results from ________.

The reddish tint of the Sun in the late afternoon results from ________.
A) scattering
B) condition
C) advection
D) reflection
E) albedo

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Wrogue

The phenomenon of atmospheric scattering is most closely associated with which v

The phenomenon of atmospheric scattering is most closely associated with which v

The phenomenon of atmospheric scattering is most closely associated with which visible electromagnetic wavelengths?
A) red
B) green
C) blue
D) violet
E) X-rays

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Wrogue

The term "diffuse radiation" is most closely associated with ________.

The term "diffuse radiation" is most closely associated with ________.

The term "diffuse radiation" is most closely associated with ________.
A) conduction
B) scattering
C) absorption
D) the greenhouse effect
E) global warming

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Wrogue

Which two of the following terms describe processes which are physically quite s

Which two of the following terms describe processes which are physically quite s

Which two of the following terms describe processes which are physically quite similar?
A) absorption and transmission
B) scattering and reflection
C) transmission and convection
D) absorption and adiabatic heating
E) radiati

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Wrogue

Concerning natural vegetation, which of the following is NOT true?

Concerning natural vegetation, which of the following is NOT true?

Concerning natural vegetation, which of the following is NOT true?
A) It has influenced human settlement.
B) It has, worldwide, been heavily disturbed by humans.
C) It influences microclimate.
D) It reflects subtle variations in e

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Wrogue

In semiarid climates, grass roots transport much ________ from the B horizon to

In semiarid climates, grass roots transport much ________ from the B horizon to

In semiarid climates, grass roots transport much ________ from the B horizon to the A horizon.
A) gravel
B) clay
C) phosphorus
D) calcium
E) uranium

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padre

Mollisols are, on the whole, the most ________ of all soil orders.

Mollisols are, on the whole, the most ________ of all soil orders.

Mollisols are, on the whole, the most ________ of all soil orders.
A) productive
B) limited
C) polar
D) equatorial
E) neutral

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padre

What can be learned from a soil's color?

What can be learned from a soil's color?

What can be learned from a soil's color?

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duddy

What can be learned from a soil triangle?

What can be learned from a soil triangle?

What can be learned from a soil triangle?

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duddy

Briefly describe each of 5 of the 6 possible soil horizons.

Briefly describe each of 5 of the 6 possible soil horizons.

Briefly describe each of 5 of the 6 possible soil horizons.

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Brittany9611

Earthquakes are the result of ______.

Earthquakes are the result of ______.

earth science

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zvoneboban

Earthquakes are the result of ______.

Earthquakes are the result of ______.

biology

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bio_man

The theory of continental drift was revived, expanded, and put into its present

The theory of continental drift was revived, expanded, and put into its present

The theory of continental drift was revived, expanded, and put into its present form ________.
A) last year
B) in the 1960s
C) in the 1910s
D) in the 1800s
E) in the 1700s

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padre

Which of the following is the specific name given to the study of the characteri

Which of the following is the specific name given to the study of the characteri

Which of the following is the specific name given to the study of the characteristics of rocks?
A) Limnology
B) Opthamology
C) Radiology
D) Petrology
E) Epistomology

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padre

The initial formation of Earth involved the solidification and cooling of ______

The initial formation of Earth involved the solidification and cooling of ______

The initial formation of Earth involved the solidification and cooling of ________.
A) sediments
B) magma
C) metamorphic rocks
D) ice
E) strata

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padre

The banding characteristic of metamorphic rocks is ________.

The banding characteristic of metamorphic rocks is ________.

The banding characteristic of metamorphic rocks is ________.
A) stratification
B) relief
C) foliation
D) magma
E) uniformitarianism

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padre

Consider the location of New York City. In terms of crustal plates, New York Cit

Consider the location of New York City. In terms of crustal plates, New York Cit

Consider the location of New York City. In terms of crustal plates, New York City is ________.
A) not on a plate
B) on a convergent boundary
C) on a divergent boundary
D) not on a plate boundary
E) on a transform boundary

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bio_man

Jointing is most regularly patterned in ________.

Jointing is most regularly patterned in ________.

Jointing is most regularly patterned in ________.
A) soil
B) coarse-grained rocks
C) fine-grained rocks
D) exfoliated rocks
E) faulted rocks

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padre

Chemical weathering is speeded because mechanical weathering tends to ________.

Chemical weathering is speeded because mechanical weathering tends to ________.

Chemical weathering is speeded because mechanical weathering tends to ________.
A) greatly increase the surface area to be weathered
B) stop when chemical weathering starts
C) deliver rocks to where chemical processes are dominant

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padre

Which type of erosion involves the most sediment per square meter in the places

Which type of erosion involves the most sediment per square meter in the places

Which type of erosion involves the most sediment per square meter in the places where it occurs?
A) sheet erosion
B) splash erosion
C) rill erosion
D) gully erosion
E) erosion by raindrops

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padre

All but one of the following would cause an increase in the erosive effectivenes

All but one of the following would cause an increase in the erosive effectivenes

All but one of the following would cause an increase in the erosive effectiveness of stream flow: ________.
A) steepen the stream gradient
B) decrease of turbulence
C) increase in channel roughness
D) decrease the resistance of th

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padre

Which of the following enhances the rate of solution of bedrock?

Which of the following enhances the rate of solution of bedrock?

Which of the following enhances the rate of solution of bedrock?
A) stagnation of underground water
B) a profusion of joints and bedding planes
C) rock including great amounts of aluminum
D) an arid climate
E) a cold climate

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padre

Which of the following is an example of a speleothem?

Which of the following is an example of a speleothem?

Which of the following is an example of a speleothem?
A) a stalactite
B) a doline
C) a mogote
D) a sinkhole
E) a cavern

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padre

The term "karst" is derived from the language in a section of ________.

The term "karst" is derived from the language in a section of ________.

The term "karst" is derived from the language in a section of ________.
A) New York City
B) Brazil
C) Slovenia
D) the former Soviet Union
E) Australia

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padre

The prime factors in desertification in the Sahel were a natural drought and ___

The prime factors in desertification in the Sahel were a natural drought and ___

The prime factors in desertification in the Sahel were a natural drought and ________.
A) an increase in forest cover
B) overgrazing
C) fence building
D) tribal wars
E) deposition of desert sand

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padre

The main dune form in most deserts is crescent shaped and is migrating across a

The main dune form in most deserts is crescent shaped and is migrating across a

The main dune form in most deserts is crescent shaped and is migrating across a non-sand surface; it is called a(n) ________.
A) barchan
B) bajada
C) self
D) transverse
E) alluvial

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padre

A dark, shiny coat of iron and manganese oxides on pebbles, stones, and larger o

A dark, shiny coat of iron and manganese oxides on pebbles, stones, and larger o

A dark, shiny coat of iron and manganese oxides on pebbles, stones, and larger outcrops is known as ________.
A) a reg
B) desert varnish
C) pediment
D) a hamada
E) an erg

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padre

According to the map in the textbook, the southernmost extent of contemporary gl

According to the map in the textbook, the southernmost extent of contemporary gl

According to the map in the textbook, the southernmost extent of contemporary glaciers in the United States is in California and ________.
A) Wyoming
B) Minnesota
C) Colorado
D) Florida
E) Maine

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padre

Explain the flow characteristics of a mountain glacier.

Explain the flow characteristics of a mountain glacier.

Explain the flow characteristics of a mountain glacier.

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padre

Provide a reason why some scientists believe the Pleistocene is over and a reaso

Provide a reason why some scientists believe the Pleistocene is over and a reaso

Provide a reason why some scientists believe the Pleistocene is over and a reason why other scientists believe we are now in an interglacial stage. Why hasn't this controversy been solved?

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padre

The origin of tsunamis is associated with ________.

The origin of tsunamis is associated with ________.

The origin of tsunamis is associated with ________.
A) tides
B) storms
C) undersea tectonic events
D) wind
E) pressure gradients

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padre

The angle of the beach slope is controlled by ________.

The angle of the beach slope is controlled by ________.

The angle of the beach slope is controlled by ________.
A) tidal range
B) longshore drift
C) the chemical composition of sandy
D) the size of the materials
E) chance

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padre

The ________ is the area where waves break and surf action is greatest.

The ________ is the area where waves break and surf action is greatest.

The ________ is the area where waves break and surf action is greatest.
A) berm
B) offshore zone
C) beach
D) backshore zone
E) foreshore zone

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padre

A group of anthozoan animals is responsible for the formation of ________.

A group of anthozoan animals is responsible for the formation of ________.

A group of anthozoan animals is responsible for the formation of ________.
A) beaches
B) coral reefs
C) spits
D) bleached reefs
E) ria shorelines

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padre

Some coastal landforms are built by sea creatures capable of producing rocklike

Some coastal landforms are built by sea creatures capable of producing rocklike

Some coastal landforms are built by sea creatures capable of producing rocklike material called ________.
A) polyps
B) clay
C) calcium carbonate
D) granite
E) sand

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padre

The greenhouse effect causes an increase in global temperatures. This increase i

The greenhouse effect causes an increase in global temperatures. This increase i

biology

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NursingGeek55

Difference between the 6th extincition

Difference between the 6th extincition

Hello.

What is the difference between:

• The first 5 mass extinctions collectively and
• The current 6th mass extinction.

It's for a Biology project. Thanks.

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skip5284

Which of these represents the correct hierarchical order?

Which of these represents the correct hierarchical order?

science

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noork85

What is the primary source of energy for nearly all of Earth's ecosystems?

What is the primary source of energy for nearly all of Earth's ecosystems?

earth science

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f_zah1

ocean wave

ocean wave

From the origin of an ocean wave, explain how it travels along the open ocean and then changes as it eventually comes ashore.

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f_zah1