Identify two different geologic processes that may cause climatic change

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Plate tectonics changes the distribution of land and water, influencing circulation. Volcanic eruptions eject dust and sulfur oxides into the atmosphere, causing temporary cooling.

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A) mass movement B) sinkholes C) caverns in limestone D) underground pockets that gather petroleum

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A) folate B) iron C) sodium D) thiamin

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Consumerism is the term used to describe "materialism run amuck."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not a form of artificial flood control?

A) levee construction B) channel cutoff to form oxbow lakes during a flood C) forced levee breaks to deflect flood waters D) dam construction

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