How do climate scientists collect temperature data from all over the world to calculate the annual global mean temperature?

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Land-based data comes from weather stations where measurements are made throughout each day and then averaged together for daily and annual mean values. Temperature data at sea is based on water-temperature measurements from both scientific and commercial vessels.

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a. China b. United States c. India d. United Kingdom

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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One of the most important basic activities in the southern Great Lakes region is

A) manufacturing of durable goods. B) manufacturing of textiles. C) entertainment and recreation facilities. D) government and education. E) high technology services.

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Russia occupies over 10% of the earth's land surface.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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