The letters H and L on a surface weather map refer to regions of high and low ____
A) temperature
B) winds
C) pressure
D) latitude
C
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Which of the following statements describes what tends to happen on the north-facing side of a hill in a mountainous region in Canada?
A. It grows a variety of trees that are typically observed at lower elevation. B. It is a worse location for a ski run than the south-facing side. C. It receives more sunlight annually than the south-facing side. D. It has snow on the ground for a longer period of time in winter, compared to the south-facing side.
Which of the following vertical temperature profiles is most likely to trigger an episode of pollution?
A) inversion B) lapse C) isothermal D) dry adiabatic
How does road construction associated with timber harvesting contribute to landslide hazards?
A) The roads add weight to the hillslope. B) The roads loosen the soil, making shallow soil slips more likely. C) Road construction removes large numbers of trees. D) The roads alter the movement of surface water and groundwater.
Animals are not an accurate environmental indicator as are plants, mainly because of their ________
A) body temperature B) lack of photosynthesis C) cell structures D) mobility E) size