The exchange of energy between the surface of the earth, the atmosphere, and space causes ________

A) temperature B) glaciers C) topography D) weather


D

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Deltas may be river dominated, tide dominated or ________.

A. wave dominated B. glacier dominated C. wind dominated D. tsunami dominated E. plate tectonic dominated

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In the open stage of a midlatitude cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere, warm air begins to move northward along an advancing front, while cold air advances southward to the west of the center

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If no water is involved, rocks can mechanically weather if they undergo ________ temperature change cycles

A) two B) a dozen C) hundreds of D) thousands of E) millions of

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Which of the following would NOT be likely if global warming continues?

a. more intense rainfall and more serious droughts in semi-arid regions b. a rise in temperatures in most polar regions c. expansion of the ranges of tropical diseases into higher latitudes d. a general lowering of mean sea level e. changes in ocean currents resulting from changes in salinity

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