The annual freezing and thawing of ice is a major factor on the regulation of temperatures on Earth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Earth's radius and surface area are slowly increasing to accommodate the new oceanic crust being formed at mid-ocean ridges

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Of the following, ________ best describes floodplains

A) an area that is incidentally flooded when farming or mining operations change the course of rivers B) a region of land that has been deliberately, permanently flooded due to human disturbance, such as in dam building C) a region of land that is periodically flooded when a river overflows D) an area where flood irrigation of crops is used, such as a rice paddy E) an area that is periodically flooded because humans have altered the landscape

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Compared to sandstorms, dust storms ____

a. involve gravel-sized sediment b. are moved by running water c. carry lighter particles d. carry sediment closer to the ground

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

There are significant differences in the leading causes of death between developed and developing regions of the world. The biggest difference is in the category of frequency of ________

A) lung diseases B) E. coli illnesses C) cancer D) cardiovascular diseases E) childhood diseases

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences