The time scale of climate change
A) is well defined and immutable.
B) is difficult to pin down for a wide variety of reasons.
C) can be measured and tracked with satellite data.
D) is easy to follow because climate changes little in spatial variation.
Answer: B
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A. are integrated. B. overlap. C. both of these D. none of the above
The spatial term "Middle East"
A. is the term preferred by the Islamic world. B. was first coined by a 7th century Islamic geographer. C. includes the countries of the Maghreb. D. is considered Eurocentric and insensitive.
Referring to Table 3.3: The air temperature is 45o F, the wind is blowing at 30 MPH, and the
wind chill temperature is 15o F. These conditions would be equivalent to:
a. a 15o F air temperature and 0 MPH winds.
b. a 30o F air temperature and 45 MPH winds.
c. a 30o F air temperature and 15 MPH winds.
d. a 15o F air temperature and 30 MPH winds.
You are driving through the country and you notice isolated cumulus clouds in the sky. Which lifting mechanism is most likely responsible for these cumulus clouds?
A) orographic lifting B) localized convective lifting C) convergence D) frontal lifting