In the context of climate change, what is a forcing agent?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A forcing agent is an external condition that drives climate change.

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If the greenhouse effect did not exist, what would happen to earth?

A) Our environment would be greatly improved. B) Earth would be too wet to support life as we know it. C) Earth would be too cold to support life as we know it. D) Earth would be much too hot to support life as we know it. E) It would make no difference.

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Majority-minority districts dictate that

A) you must have equal number of people in the majority and minority races. B) the majority of districts contain minority populations. C) the districts should assess the voter dilution. D) the majority of voters belong to racial minorities.

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At Barrow, Alaska (latitude 70°N), you would expect the prevailing wind to be ____

A) northerly B) easterly C) southerly D) westerly

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Relative humidity gives a measurement of the amount of water in the air, and is usually measured in grams per cubic meter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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