The most important control on annual average temperature and temperature range is
A) distribution of land and water.
B) altitude.
C) sea-surface temperatures.
D) ocean currents.
E) latitude.
E
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What event triggered the main eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980?
A. Magma encountered groundwater and exploded. B. A landslide removed rocks and released pressure on the magma. C. Melting snow caused a huge steam eruption. D. All of these choices are correct.
The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because
a. ?only the lowest layer of air rotates with Earth. b. ?air temperature normally decreases with height. c. ?wind instruments are not accurate at Earth's surface. d. ?friction with Earth's surface slows the air near the ground. e. ?air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface.
How much of the world's crude oil is found on the seafloor?
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