Climate is a statistical construction based on defining assumptions (i.e., criteria) and is, therefore, not directly observable
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Which of the following statements describes a polar molecule?
A. The molecules are usually not attracted to one another very strongly. B. The molecules have a high degree of symmetry. C. Polar molecules have the weakest intermolecular interactions with ionic compounds. D. The electrons in the molecule are distributed evenly throughout the molecule. E. None of these statements describe polar molecules.
A fertile, silty soil deposited by the wind is known as
A) loess B) dust C) alkaline D) alluvium E) silt
Why does groundwater discharge to Earth's surface?
A. Earth's surface is regular, and permeability decreases with depth within Earth. B. Earth's surface is irregular, and permeability increases with depth within Earth. C. Earth's surface is regular, and permeability increases with depth within Earth. D. Earth's surface is irregular, and permeability decreases with depth within Earth.
An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is
a. ?there is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation. b. ?the light-colored sand radiates heat very rapidly at night. c. ?dry air is a very poor heat conductor. d. ?free convection cells are unable to form above the hot desert ground. e. ?the ozone content of desert air is very low.