Most of the Earth's cloudiness results directly from ________

A) sublimation
B) evaporation
C) air pollution
D) vertical temperature gradient
E) adiabatic cooling


Answer: E

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. advance of glacial ice b. retreat of glacial ice c. active volcanism d. formation of Pangaea e. a period of seismic inactivity

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A fault zone that is known for a lot of big and small earthquakes goes suddenly quiet for 10 years. This quiet period in an otherwise active fault zone is called a seismic gap

Explain why seismic gaps are pretty good indicators that an area may soon have a moderate or large earthquake. (Hint: Think of strain in rocks.)

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