The type of aerosol that warms the atmosphere by absorbing solar radiation and increasing the surface albedo of snow and ice is called:

A) nitrous oxide. B) dark matter. C) black carbon. D) smoke particulate.


C

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The highest temperatures in the atmosphere occur in the

A) mesosphere. B) troposphere C) thermosphere. D) stratosphere.

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Earth's carrying capacity for the human species has

A. remained largely unchanged over time. B. created large amounts of energy. C. increased as a result of technological, social and cultural changes. D. decreased as a result of technological, social and cultural changes. E. follows a consistent upward growth trend regardless of population crashes

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Fence posts and utility poles leaning downslope is indicative of slump

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cyanobacteria can photosynthesize deep in the euphotic zone because they are able to absorb dim ____________

light. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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