Describe the paths and transformations of solar energy as it travels through the Earth system. In other words, describe Earth's long-term energy balance
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: This answer could be quite extensive and should be the essence of Figure 4-18 in the textbook. It is not expected that the answer provide the numbers in the figure.
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Which one of the following is correct concerning Antarctica?
A. All of Antarctica's territory is situated within the Antarctic Circle. B. tourist numbers declined steadily each year of the first decade of the 2000s. C. Antarctica has no permanent resident/citizen population. D. Russia asserts sovereignty over the largest territory in Antarctica.
What is the fastest growing metropolitan region in the United States?
A. Albuquerque, New Mexico B. Las Vegas, Nevada C. Atlanta, Georgia D. Houston, Texas E. Seattle, Washington
Sundogs
A) are formed by refraction caused by water droplets. B) are formed by refraction caused by ice crystals. C) occur only at low levels in the atmosphere. D) occur only in latitudes close to the poles.
Suppose you are walking through a forest dense with oak and hickory trees, and with a thick litter layer underfoot. What type of forest are you most likely to be in?
A. tropical savanna B. temperate deciduous forest C. tropical rain forest D. temperate rain forest E. coniferous forest