The atmosphere is an efficient absorber of the longer wavelengths of terrestrial radiation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia
A) focused primarily on rice in the early part of the twentieth century, however rice is no longer grown on plantations in Southeast Asia. B) now often focuses on specialty crops like pineapples or rubber. C) was not prominent historically, however it has been growing in importance in recent decades. D) is no longer practiced to any significant extent in Malaysia. E) remains as it was 100 years ago.
If you were standing at 25° North you would be within which latitudinal geographic zone?
A) subarctic B) equatorial C) subtropical D) tropical E) midlatitude
If you buy a product that is "natural," you can be assured that the product
A. Contains no pesticides B. Is better for the environment C. Is nontoxic to humans D. Contains no harmful ingredients E. None of these is correct
An atoll typically has all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT
A) soil formed from coral. B) a high central peak. C) a barrier reef D) a lagoon in its center. E) a fringing coral reef.