Most of the solar energy absorbed by planet Earth and its atmosphere is absorbed by:
A) atmospheric dust. B) clouds. C) the earth's surface. D) atmospheric gases.
C
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Tides caused by the interaction of the gravity of the sun, moon, and Earth are known as: a. Flood Tides
b. Lunar Tides. c. Solar Tides. d. Astronomical Tides.
How much do mountains rise with each addition of 1000 meters of crustal material?
A. 2 meters B. 200 meters C. 20 meters
Volcanic craters and impact craters can often look similar. Which of the following statements is correct is distinguishing between volcanic and impact craters?
A. Volcanic craters are often characterized by the presence of shocked quartz and melted rocks on the crater floor. B. Impact craters are often bowl-shaped and contain breccia and shocked quartz. C. Volcanic and impact craters cannot be distinguished by their physical characteristics, though there are differences in their chemical composition. D. Both volcanic and impact craters are bowl-shaped and contain breccia, but only impact craters contain melted rocks on the crater floor.
What is a major source of New Zealand's greenhouse gas emission?
A) carbon dioxide from fossil fuels B) methane from livestock C) industrial fluorinated gases D) nitrous oxide E) none of the above