Dust in the atmosphere is responsible for which of the following?

A) reflection of solar energy
B) acting as a catalyst for cloud destruction
C) ozone formation
D) increase in water vapor


Answer: A) reflection of solar energy

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How would both a Mercator and a Gnomonic map be used together in navigation?

On a globe, use a piece of string to find the shortest path between Yokohama, Japan (near Tokyo) and San Francisco. This path is a “great circle” path. Two maps are shown here, a Gnomonic (i) and a Mercator (ii).


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There are often eight issues that can be debated when reflecting on environmental policy. They include:

1. government versus individual 2. competing public values 3. uncertainty and action 4. which level of government decides? 5. which government agency has jurisdiction? 6. protection against selfish actions 7. the best means to an end 8. political power relationships Discuss at least two of the above issues, describing the challenges that each brings to developing environmental policy.

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Which of the following is a concern people have about genetically modified organisms?

A) It can result in livestock that produce less manure. B) It can lead to herbicide resistance. C) It can increase the nutritional value of food. D) It can lead to reduced use of pesticides. E) It can allow farmers to kill weeds without harming the crop.

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