In which of the following locations would you expect to find the rainiest places in the world?
A. in the middle of continents
B. downwind from mountain ranges
C. on the windward side of mountains
D. in the region of the subtropical highs
Answer: C
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A) erosion. B) deposition and plate tectonics. C) weathering. D) infiltration.
Between 2001 and 2009, what percentage of California forest fires was lightning-caused?
a. ?2 percent b. ?5 percent c. ?10 percent d. ?17 percent e. ?30 percent
If you observe an angular unconformity, you would infer that the region had experienced ______.
A) deposition in shallow water, uplift or lowering of sea level enough to expose the rocks to erosion and non-deposition for a period of time, and subsequent submergence of the remaining sedimentary units where they experience new deposition B) uplift and tilting of sedimentary units that exposes them to erosion over a period of time with subsequent renewed deposition C) intrusion of igneous rocks into a depositional setting, forcing the sedimentary layers upward and possibly deforming them, followed by subsidence of the remaining sedimentary layers and renewed deposition D) deposition of sedimentary layers on crystalline igneous or metamorphic rocks that are exposed at the surface of the earth
Which of the following accurately describes a benefit or a drawback of managing an even-aged tree plantation?
A) Even-aged stands create a more complex groundcover habitat. B) Even-aged stands are less vulnerable to disease and insect outbreaks. C) Even-aged stands are more vulnerable to bark beetles. D) Even-aged stands are unpopular because they are difficult to harvest and replant. E) Even-aged stands possess more structural complexity than natural forests.