Geography literally means "description of Earth", and has roots in Greek and Roman civilizations and the Scientific Revolution

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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The atomic mass number of common oxygen is 16 because it has ________ protons and ________ neutrons.

A. 8; 8 B. 9; 7 C. 7; 9 D. 10; 6 E. 5; 11

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A microwave oven is a good example of a familiar device that relies on absorption of electromagnetic waves at fixed frequencies by specific elements or compounds

In this case, water absorbs strongly in the microwave band used by the device, heating water molecules in food. What might a microwave oven imply about measuring microwaves emitted by the Sun on Earth? A) Microwave radiation will be heavily absorbed in the earth's atmosphere, particular if humidity is high. B) It is irrelevant; the Sun does not emit microwaves. C) Microwaves must be the major reason for global warming. D) Microwaves will never make it to Earth because they will get absorbed by hydrogen between Earth and the Sun.

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According to the Milankovitch theory, the total heat received from the sun varies very little, but

the interaction of orbit and tilt changes is enough to cause climate changes. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Geography embraces the study of virtually any global phenomena

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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