Earth's surface absorbs incoming shortwave radiation from the sun, and emits _______________ (two words)
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
longwave radiation
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Two motorcycle stunt drivers, one light and the other much heavier, drive their motorcycles up and off an inclined ramp at identical speeds. They both rise in the air and land downrange
Neglecting air drag, the one to attain the greatest height and greatest range is the A) light driver. B) heavy driver. C) both the same
Desert soils
A. accumulate more litter than other soils. B. have a thick B horizon. C. have poorly developed horizons. D. None of the statements is correct.
Which is not true of Earth's atmosphere?
A) It is the sum of all the exhalations and inhalations of life on Earth. B) We consider the top of the atmosphere to be 32,000 km (20,000 mi.) from Earth. C) It protects us from deadly UV radiation, yet lets light through. D) Its temperatures range from -90°C (-130°F) degrees to 1200°C (2200°F). E) The principle substance is air, a mixture of many gases that behaves like a single gas.
Along a stream, a 100-year flood ________
A) might never happen in any given century B) cannot happen more than once in 100 years C) will occur once in 100 years D) will not occur if an area is undergoing urbanization E) would be smaller than most floods that occur