Shield volcanoes are characterized by steep slopes
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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A. phytoplankton B. nekton C. zooplankton D. bacterioplankton
In addition to global climate change, humans are negatively impacting coral reefs by
A) destructive methods of harvesting of fish for food. B) using large amounts of coral rock to pave roads. C) destroying large regions of coral reefs for commercial aquaculture. D) introducing alien species that are thought to be more productive.
What is meant by the terms water vapor saturation and saturation vapor pressure? Why does the saturation vapor pressure increase with increasing air temperature?
What will be an ideal response?
Central Asia and western North America experience dryness because of ________
A) the polar frontal zone B) a lack of moist air masses C) cold temperatures D) the rapid uplift of air E) the Intertropical Convergence