Which role of earth scientists most directly relates to forecasting hurricane paths?
A. protecting the health of the environment
B. finding and sustaining earth resources
C. ensuring the future of human life
D. protecting against natural hazards
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Tallest trees on Earth:
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.
What does carbon dioxide break down into once it is in the ocean?
a. Carbonic acid b. Bicarbonate c. Carbonate d. All of these choices
Phosphorus cycles through the Earth's ecosystems:
A. Extremely quickly B. Quickly when humans burn large amounts of fossil fuels C. Only when activated by human activity D. Very slowly E. Very rarely