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
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
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
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