Most of the radiant energy emitted by Earth is in the form of ________ radiation
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: longwave (or thermal infrared)
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A. 1,000 B. 100,000 C. 10,000 D. 100
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What is the value to a species of having genetic diversity?
What will be an ideal response?
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Many gardeners know that, when a frost is expected, plants can be protected by covering them with large plastic tubs. Explain why this is an effective way of protecting plants from frost
What will be an ideal response?
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Ice cores taken from glaciers show higher concentrations of 18O in the ice deposited during colder climates
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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