What is necessary in order for clouds to form when the atmosphere is absolutely stable?
A) an environmental lapse rate less than 5°C
B) a high degree of subsidence
C) cooling of the air mass from below
D) a lifting mechanism other than convection (such as a front)
D
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Universal religions tend to elevate specific locations or objects as holy by
A) the understanding that they are in close proximity to many of the followers. B) the understanding that they are closely associated with the founder's life. C) popular vote of the adherents. D) proximity to important places to worship. E) the understanding that there will be economic benefits from pilgrimages.
________ are nearly horizontal, concordant bodies that form when magma exploits weaknesses between sedimentary beds or other structures
A) Batholiths B) Sills C) Necks D) Dikes
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) was enacted in 1980. All of the following actions are a result of the implementation of the (CERCLA) EXCEPT
A. a great deal of money was spent on law suits. B. in cases where several companies contributed to a hazardous waste site, one of the companies could be required to pay for the entire cleanup. C. the development of a National Priorities List. D. by 2016 nearly all of the sites on the national priorities list had been cleaned up.
The study of ancient magnetic fields is called ________.
A. old magnetism B. paleomagnetism C. Curie point D. magnetic polarities E. paleontology