Which environmental sphere encompasses all of life on Earth?
A. atmosphere
B. hydrosphere
C. cryosphere
D. biosphere
E. lithosphere
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the main way that position of the continents can influence global sea level?
A) Clustering of continents near the poles causes the planet to bulge near the equator, causing sea level to rise since more of the equatorial area is oceanic. B) Continents near the equator receive higher amounts of rainfall. C) Continents at high latitudes provide a setting in which large ice sheets can form. D) Clustering of continents near the poles causes ocean temperatures to fall substantially.
The Himalaya Mountains are an example of a/an _________ plate margin. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
What currents carry the highest volume of water?
a. eastern boundary currents b. western boundary currents c. countercurrents d. polar currents e. transverse currents