Which Earth section creates the most heat from radioactivity?
A) the oceanic crust
B) the continental crust
C) the core
D) the mantle
Answer: B
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The side of Earth facing the moon will experience a high tide, while the opposite side of Earth will have a ____
A) low tide B) time of no tidal action C) high tide also D) tide that cannot be predicted
The four critical factors that led to the development of ea diversity of life are,
A. the distance between Sun and Moon, and the effect of the Moon on Earth. B. the amount of glacial ice, and the number of oceans. C. the amount of solar insolation, and the presence of the Moon. D. the surface temperature of the Earth, and the ability to retain its atmosphere.
On the chart, use the data from Figure 11-6 to plot the relationship between the angle of incidence of the incoming rays of the Sun and the approximate percentage of radiation reaching the surface through the atmosphere. Connect the values with a line.
What will be an ideal response?
Construction of a breakwater produces the same effect as what kind of natural coastal structure?
A) a spit, formed by sand moving by longshore drift accumulating along the opening of a tidal channel B) a barrier island, which forms an artificial beach at the front of the breakwater C) an island offshore breaking waves and trapping sand behind to form a tombolo D) a sea cliff producing erosion at the base of the sea cliff (i.e. breakwater)