Why is a greenhouse an imperfect analogy for how the Earth's atmosphere behaves?
A) A greenhouse allows longwave radiation to escape and mix with the surrounding air, unlike the Earth's atmosphere.
B) The glass of a greenhouse is designed to allow transmission of both longwave and shortwave radiation, whereas certain atmospheric constituents only allow transmission of shortwave radiation.
C) It is exceedingly rare for a greenhouse to contain carbon dioxide like the Earth's atmosphere contains.
D) Passage of longwave radiation to space is delayed by certain atmospheric constituents, but not trapped like an actual greenhouse.
D
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A. it seeks its natural state of rest. B. of inertia. C. of friction. D. all of the above
The high plateau between the Cordillera Occidental and the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes is the _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is true for fossil fuels?
A. Coal was formed in ancient oceans. B. Oil is formed from plant material. C. Oil and natural gas were formed by the same processes. D. None of these statements are correct.
Why are most weather data displayed in the form of a map or chart?
A) Maps display the data in their proper place, relative to other data, and allow the identification of patterns. B) Maps are easier to construct than tables. C) More data can be recorded on a map. D) Maps are easier to remember.