A(n) ________ is trapped airborne pollution that can raise temperatures by absorbing insolation and reradiating heat to the surface

A) urban heat island (UHI)
B) "cool" roof
C) urban canyon effect
D) dust dome


D

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If the air drag and overall frictional forces on this car traveling at highway speeds is 1000 N, what is the overall limit in distance per liter it could be driven on the highway? A) 30 km B) 40 km C) 50 km D) more than 50 km E) not enough information given

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Which locations contain rocks that are in place (part of the bedrock)?



A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) 1 and 3
E) 2 and 4

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Where is the oldest known rock on Earth located?

A) Ural Mountains, Russia B) Slave Craton, Alberta, Canada C) Gobi Desert, Mongolia D) Dharwar Craton, India

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What is one example of an endangered species that has benefited from protection under the Endangered Species Act?

What will be an ideal response?

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