Climates that are far from major bodies of water are affected by _____________.

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


Continentality

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Water vapor is a greenhouse gas. Why is it not a concern regarding climate change?

A) Water vapor is dense and settles low in the troposphere. B) There is a low concentration of water vapor in air. C) Greenhouse gases do not affect the climate. D) The rate of precipitation balances the rate of evaporation of water.

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What kind of metabolic rate do humans have?

A) Endothermic B) Exothermic C) Ectothermic D) None of these choices

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By examining a surface map, the movement of a surface low pressure area can be predicted based

upon the:a. orientation of the isobars in the warm sector. b. region of greatest pressure decrease. c. movement during the previous 6 hours. d. all of the above

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In reference to the dry (B) climates, there are usually more years when rainfall totals are above the average than below the average

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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