When analyzing temperature anomaly data from a set of climate proxies you notice a change in temperatures over a 23,000 year cycle. Which natural climate change cycle is most likely responsible for such a change?

A. Tilt angle
B. Precession
C. Eccentricity
D. None - all affect it at same rate.


Answer: B

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Which statement best explains the US decision to get involved in the Vietnam War?

What will be an ideal response?

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The relative humidity can increase or decrease even though the water vapor content doesn't change because:

A) relative humidity is tied to the amount of dry air present in the sample considered. B) water vapor is a locally conservative property of the atmosphere. C) relative humidity is directly dependent on cloud cover. D) relative humidity is temperature dependent.

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The warmer winds of the ____________________ ____________________ meets the colder winds of the polar easterlies at the polar front

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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