Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito, Ecuador than Guayaquil, Ecuador?
A) Quito is at a higher elevation.
B) Guayaquil is feeing the effects of global warming.
C) Glaciers in the Andes Mountains moderate the air temperature in Quito.
D) Quito is at a higher latitude.
A
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A) are principally related to sulfur dioxides. B) are formed by particulates such as dust, dirt, soot, and ash. C) damages and kills plant tissue but does not appear to affect people. D) are emitted from the tail pipes of automobiles; i.e., it comes directly from automobile exhaust.
When prevailing winds blow from onshore to offshore, what generally happens?
A) The wind drives a longshore current, which draws cold air from higher latitudes, producing a cold climate. B) The dry conditions from the land evaporate surface waters, making them more dense due to salinity increase, and they sink. C) The wind drives the water away from shore, forcing the water to descend in a downwelling zone. D) The winds cause offshore surface water to flow away from shore, forcing deeper water to rise to the surface.
A likely future model for the electrical grid is a decentralized system where power is generated from numerous sources distributed across the grid. What would the primary role of nuclear power be in this model?
A. provide steady amounts of power to meet baseload demand B. provide steady power to transportation systems C. provide the only source of carbon-free electricity D. provide electricity to make hydrogen E. provide power to run large numbers of wind turbines
What type of climate do the Savanna Grasslands of Africa experience?
A) a short dry season B) a long dry season C) a long wet season D) precipitation for half of the year; the rest of the year is a drought E) none of the above