How could you use a geographic information system (GIS) to map out homes at risk from coastal flooding in an area? What sorts of map layers might you need?

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Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

The Earth has a greater albedo than the Moon because of the presence of:

A) clouds. B) oceans. C) deserts. D) mountains.

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What is the depth for the brittle-ductile transition?

a. 1~2 km b. 4~5 km c. 9~10 km d. 10 ~ 15 km

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Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Tidal bores flow upriver as waves and have been known to be over 2 m high.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Upwelling along the coast of Peru is very seasonal, due to the continually shifting wind patterns.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences