Although the sun influences the tides, it’s effect is considerably less than the effect of the moon.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer: True
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What is particularly troublesome about the practice of mountaintop removal for mining coal in the mountains of West Virginia?
A. Dumping of waste rock in the surrounding valleys B. Land subsidence C. Cave-ins D. Gas explosions
Distinguish between the processes of reflection, refraction, and scattering of light. Give an example of an atmospheric phenomena produced by each one. Which of these processes produces dispersion?
What will be an ideal response?
The steeper the slope, the slower the rate of soil erosion.
a. true b. false
Why has the earth experienced natural climate changes?
A. The earth has experienced natural climate changes because of rapid deforestation of the tropical rainforest. B. The earth has experienced natural climate changes because of increased burning of fossil fuels. C. The earth has experienced natural climate changes because of the variability in solar irradiance, as evidenced by sun spot activity. D. The earth has experienced natural climate changes because the increased number of asteroids between the earth and the sun is blocking the amount of solar radiation the earth receives on an annual basis. E. In cycles of tens or often hundreds of thousands of years, the earth’s tilt and its orbit around the sun gradually change. These natural changes have contributed to dramatic shifts in earth’s climate.