The Maunder Minimum refers to a time when ____
a. Earth was in the middle of an ice age
b. the tilt of Earth's axis was less than it is now
c. Earth was closer to the Sun than it is now
d. few snowstorms occurred over the United States
e. there were fewer sunspots on the Sun
ANSWER: e
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A) rainfall varies, but always falls in shadow areas B) a dry region occurs on the windward side of a mountain C) the wet region is determined by the location of jet stream D) rainfall fluctuates, arriving in equal amounts on both sides E) a dry region occurs on the downwind side of a mountain
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) mineral content and water saturation B) water, organic matter, and minerals C) detritus and humus D) sand, silt, and clay E) organic matter and minerals