The original purpose of the Mercator projection was
A) to produce an accurate equal area map.
B) for the guidance of intercontinental missiles.
C) for ocean navigation.
D) to make the first map of the world.
E) to befuddle introductory physical geography students.
Answer: C
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A) dropped steadily as you increased your altitude. B) increased steadily as you increased your altitude. C) dropped and then started to rise in the stratosphere about halfway through your trip. D) rose and then started to drop in the mesosphere about halfway through your trip.
When a 100-N object is suspended at rest by two equally taut vertical strands of rope, the tension in each strand is
A. more than 50 N. B. 50 N. C. less than 50 N. D. 100 N.
In a single year, which of the following is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere?
a. a single large volcanic eruption b. cement plants c. agriculture d. coal-fired power plants e. ground and air transportation
A volcanic landform built of entirely of pyroclastics of basaltic composition is a
A. volcanic dome. B. shield volcano. C. cinder cone. D. Nuée ardente.