Which of the following combinations represents two cloud types that can produce precipitation?
A. cumulonimbus and stratocumulus
B. nimbostratus and altostratus
C. cumulonimbus and nimbostratus
D. nimbostratus and cirrus
Answer: C
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A. Point source B. Non-point source
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a. abundant in modern oceans b. excellent guide fossils c. benthos, mobile d. sediment-deposit feeder e. invertebrate
Which of the following best describes Geographic Information Systems?
A) deriving accurate measurements from photographs B) a constellation of satellites for accurately determining location anywhere near Earth's surface C) acquiring information about objects without having physical contact with them D) a modern map-making tool for determining the appropriate map projection to use E) computer-based tool for management and analysis of geographic information