In polar high-pressure zones, the air is cold, contains very little moisture, and convection and precipitation are limited
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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A) paradigm shifts B) moral relativism C) environmental justice D) ecocentrism E) anthropocentrism
Describe the difference between persistence and steady-state forecasts
What will be the ideal response?
The oxidation of iron to rust is a problem structural engineers need to be concerned about, but the oxidation of aluminum to aluminum oxide is not. Why?
A. Aluminum oxide is even stronger than aluminum. B. Aluminum oxide is insoluble in water and thus forms a protective coating that prevents continued oxidation of the aluminum. C. The oxidation of aluminum is a very slow reaction, taking hundreds of years before any structural changes are noticed. D. Since aluminum is so light and inexpensive, it is easily replaced when corroded.
Lithostratigraphic units are defined solely on the basis of fossil assemblages
a. True b. False