The speed of transportation and communication increased with the Industrial Revolution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Violet-colored light travels at the ________ rate and is therefore refracted the ________

A) fastest; least B) slowest; least C) fastest; most D) slowest; most

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All of the following is true in regard to the earth's radiation balance EXCEPT

A. at around 35°, incoming insolation is roughly balanced with outgoing longwave radiation. B. outgoing longwave radiation increases poleward in regular increments, peaking at the poles. C. equator, tropics, and subtropics receive more insolation than what they emit as outgoing longwave radiation. D. poleward of 35° regions emit more outgoing longwave radiation than they receive as insolation.

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Which of these theories of industrial location is considered the classical model for the placement of manufacturing?

A. profit-maximization approaches B. least-cost theory C. von Thunen's theory D. locational interdependence theory

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What is the only substance to have a higher heat capacity than liquid water?

A) Acetone B) Gasoline C) Ammonia D) Ice

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