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
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
When mountains cool rapidly at night, air flows into valleys, creating a ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is NOT considered when classifying climates?
A) weather patterns over several years B) vegetation C) terrain D) unique weather events