The fossil record reveals the true diversity of ancient plant and animal life

a. True
b. False


False

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A) a precise measurement of evapotranspiration using a lysimeter. B) the amount of evapotranspiration that would occur if available water was not limited. C) the amount of evapotranspiration measured from an evaporation pan. D) the average amount of evapotranspiration over an area per unit time.

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What is a tombolo?

a. An embayment parallel to the shore b. Interconnected marshlands in a river c. A passage to the ocean within a bar d. A bridge of sediment that connects a sea island to the mainland e. A long, shallow body of seawater isolated from the ocean

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Why is stratospheric ozone loss a concern?

A) Stratospheric ozone is a major greenhouse gas; its loss will contribute to the cooling of the planet. B) Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVB and UVC). C) Stratospheric ozone is a component of photochemical smog. D) Stratospheric ozone contributes to the brilliant auroras.

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In terms of incoming solar radiation (insolation), which is the correct order?

A) troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere B) thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposphere C) mesosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, stratosphere D) stratosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, mesosphere

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