What have recent studies shown regarding the relationship between cirrus clouds generated by aircraft and the Earth-atmosphere energy balance?
What will be an ideal response?
Post Sept. 11, 2001 (when commercial airlines where temporarily grounded in the U.S.) allowed researchers to study the effects of contrails on the Earth's climate. Their research suggests that contrails reduce the diurnal temperature range in regions with high density aircraft.
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A(n) ____________________ beach commonly accumulates at the base of a sea cliff along erosion-dominated coastlines
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is not considered wastewater?
A) sewage B) water from sinks C) groundwater D) water used in manufacturing E) storm water runoff
What are the main climatic influences for this station (air pressure, air mass sources, degree of continentality, temperature of ocean currents)?
Köppen climate classification symbol: ____________
name: ____________
explanation for this determination: ____________
Representative biome (terrestrial ecosystem) characteristic of region: ____________
characteristic vegetation: ____________
Some officials in Russia turn to corruption to avoid this widespread problem:
A) murder B) deportation C) alcoholism D) poverty