Construction in areas with permafrost is challenging and often buildings are elevated on columns or stilts to prevent thawing the underlying permafrost
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
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Economic development that meets the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs is the classic definition for
A) carrying capacity. B) ecological footprint. C) sustainable development. D) Reaganomics. E) the Human Development Index.
The polar front is a boundary separating the cold polar air to the north from the warm subtropical air to the south, hence the greatest contrast in air temperature occurs along the frontal zone. Therefore, the polar front has a lot of influence on the development of the polar jet stream
a. True b. False
The contact zone of warm tropical and cold polar air is known as the
(a) Rossby wave (b) polar easterly (c) polar front (d) monsoon (e) intertropical
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by repeated volcanic eruptions over a hot spot.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)