In terms of total land and ocean area, which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent percent of Earth's surface?

A) tropical climates
B) dry climates
C) mesothermal climates
D) microthermal climates


A

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A few individuals of a bird species fly to a small city that previously had no individuals of this species. The immigrant birds find that the city has adequate food and no predators. On average, each bird has four offspring per year and lives for two years. How will the population of birds change over the first few years?

a. The population will grow steadily, gaining a constant number of birds each year. b. The population will grow more and more rapidly with each passing year. c. The population will grow steadily for a few years and then shrink steadily back to zero. d. The population's growth in the first few years will depend on the size of the city.

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Which of the greenhouse gases are the most significant contributors to global warming? How do they work?

What will be an ideal response?

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A cutoff meander can become an oxbow lake.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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