Periods of Earth's history with extensive sea ice result in enhanced albedo, leading to more cooling. This is referred to as ________.
A. abrupt climate change
B. negative feedback
C. the CLAW hypothesis
D. positive feedback
Answer: D
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• Earth will run out of open land space within the next 50 years. • Increasing population strains resources and creates additional wastes. • There is no way to provide food for additional people. • There is insufficient oxygen production on Earth for more than 10 billion people.
After collecting the evidence on these 22 Minnesota prairie plots, one could conclude that ________
A) species diversity does not really influence drought resistance B) species diversity is a positive feature; however, it is most likely not related to drought resistance C) species diversity and drought resistance are positively correlated D) species diversity and drought resistance are inversely correlated E) this data shows no discernable pattern from which to make conclusions
Before globalization and Americanization, there were no cultural norms for beauty in the world's periphery
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is being done about leaking underground storage tanks and brownfields?
What will be an ideal response?