The change in atmospheric pressure associated with El Niño is called the ____________________ ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Southern Oscillation
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The mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic was of far greater magnitude than the extinction
at the end of the Permian. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How can hydrothermal reservoirs be tapped?
What will be an ideal response?
In 2005 the United States Congress mandated that NASA find 90 percent of large Near Earth asteroids (NEAs)-those that have the potential to impact Earth-by the year 2020. This mandate was created in response to recent scientific data indicating large impact events were common in Earth's geologic past and therefore will likely occur again in the future. Many new NEAs have been discovered as a result of NASA's efforts and research is under way to find ways to stop such impact events from occurring.Which of the earth system scientist's roles is best illustrated in this paragraph?
A. Ensuring the future of human life B. Use of earth resources C. Alerting public of natural hazards D. Informing society
The Coriolis effect is caused by the
A. Seasonal changes in air temperature and humidity B. Heating and cooling of air masses C. Rotation of the Earth D. Jet stream E. Movement of tectonic plates