What are proxy indicators?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Scientists gain insight into past climates based on information left in the geological and biological records through what are called proxy indicators.

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Not all scientific hypotheses require real world observations. Some are tested through computer modeling or some other non-direct observations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

A) hard rain and possible lightning — cold front B) squall line — turbulent, changing wind patterns slightly ahead of a cold front C) drizzly precipitation — warm front D) abruptly lifted warmer air — cold front E) cold front — clear cold air and high clouds as the front approaches

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This country became involved in the Korean War when the U.S. military pushed the North Korean forces back to its borders

A) China B) Soviet Union C) Mongolia D) Vietnam E) none of the above

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