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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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
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).
Fence posts and utility poles leaning downslope is indicative of slump
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The highest temperatures in the atmosphere occur in the
A) mesosphere. B) troposphere C) thermosphere. D) stratosphere.