Which of the following is essential for lake-effect snow to occur near the Great Lakes?

A. cold water
B. open water
C. warm air
D. ice-covered water


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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What percentage of parent isotope is remaining if 1 half life has elapsed?

  1. 6.25%
  2. 12.5%
  3. 25%
  4. 50%
  5. 100%

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Which map projection is best at eliminating distortion?

A) Robinson projection. B) Albers equal-area projection. C) Mercator projection. D) All map projections distort.

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Which region of the sun's electromagnetic spectrum is most responsible for human skin cancer?

A) infrared B) ultraviolet C) visible D) near infrared

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