Remote sensing is
A) a subjective determination of temperature.
B) the monitoring of a distant object without physical contact.
C) an earthbound technique not used in modern satellites.
D) based on the principle that surfaces must be physically handled and directly measured for study.
B
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A) difficulties with carbon-dating methods due to the way that corals incorporate carbon into their shells. B) a lack of knowledge about how much tectonic uplift and subsidence have occurred. C) difficulties in finding all remaining corals buried in sediment. D) changes in the sea due to local weather conditions.
Briefly describe what is meant by a pioneer species
What will be an ideal response?
What location best represents a trough of low pressure?
A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E