How are humans agents of weathering and erosion?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answers will vary, but some examples can include mining, construction, agriculture, and usage of chemicals on the landscape.

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Upper-level winds blow from west to east in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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New York's population swelled with the arrival of millions of immigrants, especially during

A) the second world war. B) the first world war. C) the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. D) the late seventeenth and early nineteenth centuries. E) the last 30 years.

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Which of the following is not a human impact on atmospheric and oceanic circulation?

A) Asian air pollution affects monsoonal wind flow. B) Ongoing climate change may affect ocean currents and thermohaline circulation. C) Natural conditions like ENSO affect global weather patterns and affect human lives. D) Melting sea ice in the Arctic leads to a weakening of the jet stream. E) Reversal of the northeast trade winds.

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The volume of water that is being moved through a pipe or hose is termed the ______.

a. stream b. flow c. pressure d. throughout

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