The forecasts for local and regional weather are produced by:
A) National Centers for Environmental Prediction. B) Weather Forecast Offices.
C) State Weather Forecast Offices. D) National Cyclone Center.
B
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What have been some of the causes of the increased amount of oil found in the ocean? What is the largest source of additional oil?
The most dramatic temperature shifts in the past few decades have been
A) on land near the equator. B) in the oceans nearest the equator. C) in the north and south polar regions. D) in the innermost regions of the North American and African continents.
Periods of Earth's history with extensive sea ice result in enhanced albedo, leading to more cooling. This is referred to as ________.
A. abrupt climate change B. negative feedback C. the CLAW hypothesis D. positive feedback
After reviewing Figures 25.7 and 25.8, answer the following questions about Figure 25.8:
Figure 25.8 is a hypothetical landscape that has been shaped by continental glaciers. Note the unsorted and unstratified deposits of gravel, sand, and clay that form moraines, including terminal moraines (A) and interlobate moraines (B). a) If you were looking for drumlins, which letters would you look for? b) Which letter shows kames? c) If you wanted to walk along the crest of an esker, which letter would you look for? d) If you were looking for kettles, which letters would you look for? e) Which letter is located on the ground moraine? f) Which letter is located on the outwash plain?