Which of the following does NOT refer to the transfer of electromagnetic radiation?
A) Transmission
B) Reflection
C) Absorption
D) Scattering
E) Conduction
Answer: E
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a. 25% b. 50% c. 75% d. 90%
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A) tropical moist climates B) moist mid-latitude climates with mild winters C) polar climates D) highland climates
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Which of the following is a poor choice when trying to reduce the likelihood of a slope failure?
A. adding a gabion and/or a resisting mass at the toe of a slope B. holding soil in place by using plants or netting C. using rock bolts to strengthen rock masses D. reshaping the topography by reducing the slope E. adding water to the slope during a cold snap to freeze it in place