Briefly explain how the geological conditions that produced and deposited loess have determined the
sites of the world's major grain belts. What will be an ideal response?
Because loess derived soils are some of the most fertile in the world, the locations where large loess
deposits have occurred have developed into some of the most productive farmland.
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Transhumance is least common in
A) Thailand. B) Central Asia. C) parts of North Africa. D) Southern Africa. E) the Middle East.
If the tide-producing force is proportional to G × M/R3, then the Moon exerts a greater tide-raising force than the Sun due to the difference in their masses rather than a difference in their distances from the Earth.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Solutions to environmental problems ________
A) must work on a global scale B) should be designed with the goal of sustaining Earth's natural capital C) must focus on short-term fixes because long-term solutions are generally unattainable D) can be implemented only by scientists E) must always be designed and discussed in the political arena before implementation
Whether a hydrogen-based energy system is environmentally cleaner than a fossil fuel system depends on ________
A) the source of energy used to produce the hydrogen B) the car driven C) governmental incentives for research D) the amount of fossil fuels that are invested in long-term storage E) the source of oxygen used for the process