A knowledge of clouds is important for understanding climate change because ________
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: clouds have an important influence on Earth's radiation budget, and such knowledge allows us to better understand the causes and effects of climate change.
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A. Na B. Na+ C. Cl2 D. Cl- E. both A and B
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the relationship between Gross National Income (GNI) and purchasing power parity (PPP)?
A) a nation with a low GNI will almost always have an even weaker PPP B) GNI will always be higher in developed nations, but PPP will always be stronger in developing nations C) a high GNI may not translate into strong PPP due to the enormous cost difference between goods in two different nations D) GNI is inversely proportional to the PPP E) the higher the GNI, the higher the PPP
Cumulonimbus clouds indicate unstable atmospheric conditions. What stops the upward growth and causes the top of a cumulonimbus cloud to flatten out into an anvil?
What will be an ideal response?
What makes Europa the most likely place life will be found in our solar system?
A. It has a hydrogen ocean and moderate levels of oxygen in its atmosphere, which is gradually producing water through frequent lighting strikes. B. It has an ocean of liquid water, and there is increasing evidence of phytoplankton activity, particularly as shown by ongoing spectral analysis. C. Actually, Io is the most likely place to find life, due to its high level of volcanic activity. D. It has an ocean of liquid water, which is warmed by tidal force interaction with Jupiter, and may house underwater volcanic thermal vents.