How would you describe the volume of water in a swimming pool?
A. submicroscopic
B. macroscopic
C. microscopic
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer: B
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The polar vortex
A) brings warm air poleward. B) is located in the lower troposphere. C) is caused by a temperature gradient. D) consists of strong easterly winds. E) all of the above
Driving through eastern Washington you notice many areas of exposed rock, deep river canyons, and huge boulders scattered across the landscape. Then you remember these are all impacts left on the landscape of what?
A) Volcanic activity B) Block faulting C) Glacial scouring D) The Missoula Flood
What setting has the thinnest cover of sediment in the oceans?
A. oceanic trenches B. mid-ocean ridges C. continental shelves and slopes along passive margins D. abyssal plain
Which of the following factors would explain the seemingly irrational behavior of a father who smokes (high-risk factor for baby) but throws away his baby's teething rings that may contain phthalates (seemingly low-risk factor for baby)?
A. News media can give a biased view of hazards. B. Most people do not understand the concepts of probability. C. People tend to downplay risks that are associated with activities they are committed to or enjoy. D. People tend to have an irrational fear of certain technologies that are not as well understood. E. All of these factors can lead to the relatively irrational behavior demonstrated by the father.