Why is the idea of plate tectonics only considered for climate changes that occur over very long periods?
What will be an ideal response?
The rate of plate movement is very slow.
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Characteristic of Zambia (south-central Africa):
From Table 29.1, the biome map, and the climate map, determine the terrestrial biome that best characterizes each of the following descriptions and write its name on the first line provided. On the second line, relate it to temperature and precipitation regimes and/or global pressure and wind belts outlined at the end of Section 1.
Ephemeral streams typically flow after heavy rainstorms in ________ climates
A) humid B) arid C) tropical D) arctic
The rain-shadow effect on the Isthmus is most pronounced
A) in the summer, on the Pacific side of the Isthmus. B) in the winter, on the Pacific side of the Isthmus. C) in the summer, on both sides of the coasts of the Isthmus. D) in the winter, on both sides of the coasts of the Isthmus.
What was a major flaw in Malthus' conclusions?
A) His mathematical models did not account for variability. B) His team of researchers were biased, they had a predetermined conclusion. C) His ideas only applied to Christians, Jews, and Muslims. D) He failed to predict agricultural expansion and mechanization. E) He only studied rural populations.