Name three mechanisms by which heat energy can be transferred. Which two are important in Earth's global energy budget?
What will be an ideal response?
Heat energy can be transferred by three different mechanisms: convection, conduction and radiation. Convection and radiation are important in Earth's global energy budget.
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A) infrared. B) radio waves. C) X-rays. D) visible light.
_______________ refers to the direction toward which the wind is blowing
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Wetlands must be covered with water all year.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The exposed bedrock in the background of the figure below, to the right, formed as
A) isostatic rebound caused the land to extend upward.
B) particularly resistant rock and/or thin ice left the rock above the ice surface.
C) a mantle hot spot melted the glacier in this localized area.
D) local wind-blown deposition concentrated in this area of the glacier.