Which energy source has the lowest net energy yield to produce electricity?

A. nuclear
B. coal
C. geothermal
D. natural gas


Answer: A

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Which conditions are correctly listed below in regard to the formation of lake effect snows?



A) Area A is colder than area B with an stable atmosphere.
B) Area A is warmer than area B with an unstable atmosphere.
C) Area B is colder than area A with an stable atmosphere.
D) Area B is warmer than area B with an stable atmosphere.

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What 1969 disaster in Southern California prompted the organization of the first Earth Day in 1970?

A) The 100th death in Los Angeles due to air pollution. B) A trash dump catching fire. C) An off-shore oil spill. D) A massive river fish kill.

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The sinking air of the subtropical highs produces a “dry belt” around the globe

a. True b. False

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After data have been analyzed, tentative explanations or solutions called ________ may be proposed.

A. a concept that has been tested reproducibly and is likely to be true B. hypotheses C. a proven law of nature D. a guess E. an observation of a phenomenon

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