Maximum latitude is reached at the:
a. prime meridian
b. North and South Poles
c. Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer
d. equator
b
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A) ?extended absence of volcanic eruptions B) ?asteroids colliding with Earth C) ?steady climate conditions lasting millions of years D) ?stable atmospheric conditions that lead to competition of rare gases
The largest pool of carbon in the carbon cycle is ________
A) the hydrosphere B) sedimentary rock C) the ocean D) the atmosphere E) in plants and animals
What happens to wave energy and erosion when riprap or seawalls are installed?
a. ?Waves striking the riprap are reflected back against the incoming waves to lessen their overall effect. b. ?Wave height rises against the wall, and more erosion occurs at the base of the wall. c. ?Seawalls do not influence wave energy or erosion; they only create separation between the sea and structures. d. ?Waves lose their energy against riprap or seawalls, so erosion is prevented in that area. e. ?Waves pulverize the riprap and seawalls, creating sand that helps maintain the beach.
During the summer of 1783, the greatest lava eruption of historic times poured forth at ________, accompanied by the release of an enormous volume of gases that enshrouded much of northern Europe in a "dry fog" or blue haze rich in SO2 (one of the visible components of today's urban smog).
A. Mont Blanc, France B. Ararat, Turkey C. Laki, Iceland D. Vesuvius, Italy E. Stromboli, Italy