The amount of detail on large scale maps is generally ________ than on than on small scale maps
A) greater
B) less
C) It is impossible to compare the relative detail of the same features on maps of different scales.
A
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Clouds can decrease the range of daily temperatures because ________
A) the clouds reflect solar radiation back into space during the day B) the clouds store heat and that helps to maintain a uniform temperature at night and during the day C) the clouds diffuse the solar radiation so it is spread out over a larger area D) the water vapor absorbs the heat from the earth and sends reflects it back to the ground maintaining a uniform ground temperature during the day
In the state of washington, the western portion of the state receives far more rainfall than the eastern portion of the state. What accounts for this stark contrast?
A) The western portion of the state sees a great deal of frontal lifting, while the eastern portion is under a high pressure cell. B) The western portion of the state experiences orographic precipitation, while the eastern portion is in the rain shadow. C) The western portion of the state has much more moderate temperatures due to the maritime effect and, therefore, experiences convectional uplift, while the eastern portion is governed by continentality. D) The western portion of the state is under the ITCZ during the summer and experiences convergent uplift, while the eastern portion is under the Azores High and experiences subsiding air. E) The western portion of the state experiences year-round convective rainstorms, whereas the eastern portion does not.
One of the primary uses for a 500-mb map is:
A) to determine the speed and direction of motion for a mid-latitude cyclone. B) to estimate surface air temperature. C) to monitor the position of the polar jet stream. D) to predict surface wind speeds.
A company involved in which of the following is not generally considered to be among the "culture" industries?
A) a manufacturing company B) an advertising company C) a publishing company D) an entertainment company E) a communications media company