The atmosphere acquires most of its energy from ________

A) the Earth's surface
B) wind
C) water vapor
D) solar radiation


A

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What was the cause of the slowdown in the economic growth rates of industrialized countries in the mid-to-late 1970s?

A) government anti-inflation policies B) international free trade agreements C) the Cold War D) increase in oil prices E) all of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How is magma generated along subduction zones?

A) Decompression melting of the mantle from weight reduction. B) Fluids are dehydrated out of the descending plate, which lowers the melting point of the surrounding mantle. C) Friction from colliding plates melts mantle material. D) Radioactive decay melts mantle material.

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