Geography and Earth Sciences

Light travels 300,000 km/s. Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit at about ...

Light travels 300,000 km/s. Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit at about ...

Light travels 300,000 km/s. Many communications satellites are in geosynchronous orbit at about 36,000 km above the earth's surface.
 
  If you talk to your friend on the other side of the world via a geosynchronous satellite usi

anvaridthe   63   2 Replies

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anxiousburrito

________ is a form of calcium carbonate.

________ is a form of calcium carbonate.

________ is a form of calcium carbonate.

Stina3245   685   1 Reply

prashantakerkar

When respective storm conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours, this is a

When respective storm conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours, this is a

When respective storm conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours, this is a _________________.

Princessahmni   142   2 Replies

bio_man

The approximate boundary between salt marshes and mangrove swaps is ________ latitude.

The approximate boundary between salt marshes and mangrove swaps is ________ latitude.

The approximate boundary between salt marshes and mangrove swaps is ________ latitude.

▸ 10°

▸ 20°

▸ 30°

▸ 40°

▸ 50°

asprague24   119   2 Replies

asprague24

Coastal geostrophic currents are variable because they depend on the ________ and the amount of ...

Coastal geostrophic currents are variable because they depend on the ________ and the amount of ...

Coastal geostrophic currents are variable because they depend on the ________ and the amount of runoff for their strength.

▸ wind

▸ salinity gradient

▸ depth effect

▸ temperature gradient

▸ tide

nyounger   87   1 Reply

jaded 7

The extent of a continent's coastal waters depends on the size and relief of its continental ________.

The extent of a continent's coastal waters depends on the size and relief of its continental ________.

The extent of a continent's coastal waters depends on the size and relief of its continental ________.

▸ slope

▸ trench

▸ rise

▸ shelf

▸ ridge

banggedung   248   3 Replies

Jjogbhf

The part of the shore beyond the low tide breaker line and is deep enough that waves rarely affect ...

The part of the shore beyond the low tide breaker line and is deep enough that waves rarely affect ...

The part of the shore beyond the low tide breaker line and is deep enough that waves rarely affect the bottom is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

JisselFlores   71   1 Reply

Dogggg

The part of the shore that extends seaward from the low tide shoreline to the low tide breaker line ...

The part of the shore that extends seaward from the low tide shoreline to the low tide breaker line ...

The part of the shore that extends seaward from the low tide shoreline to the low tide breaker line is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

shayeshaye00   49   3 Replies

shawntage

The part of the shore that represents the water's edge and migrates back and forth with the tide is ...

The part of the shore that represents the water's edge and migrates back and forth with the tide is ...

The part of the shore that represents the water's edge and migrates back and forth with the tide is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

kaarnold98   39   1 Reply

meigsfla

The part of the shore that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide is known as the ________.

The part of the shore that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide is known as the ________.

The part of the shore that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

achalmers   45   2 Replies

achalmers

The part of the shore that is above the high tide shoreline and is covered with water only during ...

The part of the shore that is above the high tide shoreline and is covered with water only during ...

The part of the shore that is above the high tide shoreline and is covered with water only during storms is known as the ________.

▸ backshore

▸ foreshore

▸ nearshore

▸ offshore

▸ shoreline

unicorngirl13   41   1 Reply

jrhome1985!

The boundary between the shore and the coast is known as the ________.

The boundary between the shore and the coast is known as the ________.

The boundary between the shore and the coast is known as the ________.

▸ coastline

▸ shore-coast

▸ wave front

▸ shoreline

▸ beach front

tlc_71111   27   2 Replies

tlc_71111

The zone extends inland from the shore to as far as ocean-related features can be found is known as ...

The zone extends inland from the shore to as far as ocean-related features can be found is known as ...

The zone extends inland from the shore to as far as ocean-related features can be found is known as the ________.

▸ coastline

▸ foreshore

▸ beach

▸ wave front

▸ coast

tlc_71111   38   1 Reply

kwashington67

The zone that lies between the lowest tide level and the highest elevation on land that is affected ...

The zone that lies between the lowest tide level and the highest elevation on land that is affected ...

The zone that lies between the lowest tide level and the highest elevation on land that is affected by storm waves is known as the ________.

▸ beach

▸ wave front

▸ coastline

▸ shore

▸ coast

temp321   30   2 Replies

temp321

Eroded material is carried along coastlines from high-energy wave areas to ________.

Eroded material is carried along coastlines from high-energy wave areas to ________.

Eroded material is carried along coastlines from high-energy wave areas to ________.

▸ active offshore berms

▸ the foreshore

▸ the nearshore zone

▸ the backshore

▸ low-energy wave areas

zmudasam   30   1 Reply

amw87470

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected by clouds back into space?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected by clouds back into space?

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lbelcher   80   1 Reply

ShayT0923

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected back into space?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is reflected back into space?

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Ingy_   69   2 Replies

Ingy_

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth is reflected back into space?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth is reflected back into space?

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mdagenh1   55   1 Reply

blazeypooh

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed by ocean and land?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed by ocean and land?

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rsbains   70   5 Replies

Ingy_

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed in the atmosphere?

What percentage of the Sun's energy that reaches Earth's surface is absorbed in the atmosphere?

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coolcat   39   1 Reply

gdchavis1

Based of the Measured relative sea level data versus time from tide gauges from New York, New York; ...

Based of the Measured relative sea level data versus time from tide gauges from New York, New York; ...

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Migo7s   54   1 Reply

gtur

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, what do the peaks and troughs indicate?

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, what do the peaks and troughs indicate?

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ineedthebioq   56   2 Replies

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ineedthebioq

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, when did the rate of warming begin to ...

Based on the graph of surface air temperature versus time, when did the rate of warming begin to ...

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jacksonfive09   48   1 Reply

jzhu11

Which of the following statements best describes the correlation between the 11 year average of ...

Which of the following statements best describes the correlation between the 11 year average of ...

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banggedung   60   3 Replies

mnp2357

The organism shown is an example of which of the following?

The organism shown is an example of which of the following?

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SPP24   54   4 Replies

anthead

The animal shown lives in which of the following rocky shore tidal zones?

The animal shown lives in which of the following rocky shore tidal zones?

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zmudasam   74   9 Replies

Nikki_LYNN

These organisms are inhabitants of a/an ________.

These organisms are inhabitants of a/an ________.

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autumnnelson123   45   1 Reply

urbacore

The area on a rocky shore inhabited by organisms adapted to withstand wave energy for the majority ...

The area on a rocky shore inhabited by organisms adapted to withstand wave energy for the majority ...

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alekhsiang   54   3 Replies

tlaster

Within the intertidal zone, the area that receives equal amounts of air exposure and water coverage ...

Within the intertidal zone, the area that receives equal amounts of air exposure and water coverage ...

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SalaDinHo   59   1 Reply

beunikuel

Along a rocky shore, the spray zone is indicated by the number ________.

Along a rocky shore, the spray zone is indicated by the number ________.

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anthonydel117   54   2 Replies

anthonydel117

List and describe the plant and animal adaptations employed by animals living on a rocky shore ...

List and describe the plant and animal adaptations employed by animals living on a rocky shore ...

List and describe the plant and animal adaptations employed by animals living on a rocky shore (intertidal zone).

unicorngirl13   55   1 Reply

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Antoinette12

Which of the following types of caudal fins is featured in the image?

Which of the following types of caudal fins is featured in the image?

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CroweN6459   68   14 Replies

Izzy122

Which of the following fins is featured in the image?

Which of the following fins is featured in the image?

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temp321   52   5 Replies

jeromet1

This marine mammal ________.

This marine mammal ________.

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dfghj   46   3 Replies

gumpfable

All of the following are benefits of the adaptive behavior in the figure because it ________.

All of the following are benefits of the adaptive behavior in the figure because it ________.

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Suedyso   48   1 Reply

jackjohnson74

Which of the following color schemes is correct for the graph of productivity in middle latitude oceans?

Which of the following color schemes is correct for the graph of productivity in middle latitude oceans?

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achalmers   88   3 Replies

gtur

The image is an example of which of the following photosynthetic marine organisms?

The image is an example of which of the following photosynthetic marine organisms?

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dupoyjohn134   105   22 Replies

Antoinette12

The benthic environment illustrated in the image is from which of the following zones?

The benthic environment illustrated in the image is from which of the following zones?

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zmudasam   36   2 Replies

zmudasam

The creature in the image lives in which of the following zones?

The creature in the image lives in which of the following zones?

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Ingy_   33   1 Reply

Jjogbhf

The internal organ illustrated in the diagram allows the fish to adapt to changes in ________.

The internal organ illustrated in the diagram allows the fish to adapt to changes in ________.

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Villerys39   35   2 Replies

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Villerys39