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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A. Jupiter. B. Earth. C. Mars. D. Mercury.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What geologic event did the Agricultural Revolution coincide with?
a. advance of glacial ice b. retreat of glacial ice c. active volcanism d. formation of Pangaea e. a period of seismic inactivity
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.)