The ________ explains the formation of the solar system by describing how the sun and planets formed from a rotating cloud of interstellar gases

A) transit of Venus
B) escape velocity
C) nebular theory
D) theory of plate tectonics


Answer: C

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The brilliant colors around hot springs and geysers are ________

A) largely unexplained B) best seen in the winter C) very short-lived D) due to algae E) due to high pressure

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Differences in which of the following factors are mainly responsible for the variety of climatic zones on a mountain?

A. rainfall amounts B. relative humidity C. atmospheric pressure D. temperature

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When mountains cool rapidly at night, air flows into valleys, creating a ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is NOT considered when classifying climates?

A) weather patterns over several years B) vegetation C) terrain D) unique weather events

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