The term "mesothermal" is used to describe climates with extreme winter temperatures
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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John Tuzo Wilson proposed a theory stating that the Earth's outer layer is made up of _____.
A ) a dozen separate plates B ) a thin layer of ancient soil C ) a dozen subduction zones D ) a dozen spreading centers
Earth's radiation is often referred to as ____ radiation, while the sun's radiation is often referred to as ____ radiation
A) shortwave; longwave B) shortwave; shortwave C) longwave; shortwave D) longwave; longwave
Suppose a west wind of 20 knots blows over a coastal region which is densely covered in shrubs. If this same wind moves out over the middle of a large calm lake, its speed and direction would probably be
a. ?greater than 20 knots and more northwesterly. b. ?less than 20 knots and more northwesterly. c. ?greater than 20 knots and more southwesterly. d. ?less than 20 knots and more southwesterly. e. ?less than 20 knots and westerly.
The loss of permafrost secondary to global warming in parts of Canada, Russia, China, Mongolia, and Alaska is causing
a. the release of CO2 from the soil into the atmosphere b. the release of CH4 from the soil into the atmosphere c. the release of hydrogen gas from the soil into the atmosphere d. the release of nitrogen gas from the soil into the atmosphere e. the release of CO2 and CH4 from the soil into the atmosphere