Which of the following will have the least impact on rising sea level?
A) melting of Greenland's ice sheet
B) melting of the floating polar ice cap
C) melting of North America's continental glaciers
D) melting of Eurasia's continental glaciers
E) the Antarctic ice shelf collapse
Answer: B
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to downed power lines. Which form of precipitation would most likely produce this situation? a. snow b. hail c. freezing rain d. sleet e. rain
Your local weather forecast is most likely provided by the (a):
A) National Meteorological Center. B) National Hurricane Center. C) National Severe Storm Forecast Center. D) Weather Forecast Office.
Which of the following is the correct characterization of population density?
A) Arithmetic density is the best ratio to use when describing the "why" of population density. B) Physiologic density is the best ratio to use to describe human health. C) Agricultural density ratios are the best representation of productive agriculture yields. D) A comparison of physiologic densities and arithmetic densities helps geographers understand the capacity of land to yield food for the total population. E) Arithmetic densities provide insight into relationships between resources and population centers in a particular region.
Remote sensing is the collection of information and data about distant objects or
environments. Indicate whether the statement is true or false