Suppose an extra-solar planet is discovered orbiting a nearby star. The planet is spherical, composed primarily of ice, the size of our moon, and orbits its star at a distance comparable to 20 AU. What type of planet has been discovered?

A. Jovian
B. dwarf
C. terrestrial


Answer: B

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Air-mass source regions

A) are most common at mid-latitudes. B) are typically on the order of a thousand square kilometers in size. C) typically require many days to form an air mass. D) exist in winter, but not in summer.

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What did Maslow mean by a “hierarchy of needs?” Describe Maslow’s model.

What will be an ideal response?

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________ streams are not connected to groundwater systems and only flow after precipitation events

A) Ephemeral B) Temporary C) Intermittent D) Perennial

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