Where did the atmosphere originate?

A. mostly comets
B. formed as Earth coalesced
C. mostly out-gassing


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The environmental lapse rate or average lapse rate is _______ of air cooling for every thousand foot increase in elevation

a. -3.6 degrees fahrenheit b. -4 degrees fahrenheit c. -3 degrees fahrenheit d. -5 degrees fahrenheit e. -7 degrees fahrenheit

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Which of the following is not an example of humans impacting river systems?

A) dams altering river flow and sediment loads B) urbanization altering run-off C) deforestation altering sediment loads in streams D) levee constructions affecting floodplain ecosystems E) rivers and streams provide recreation to humans

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In general, water use worldwide is dominated by

A. Domestic needs B. Industrial activities C. Agricultural use D. Use as drinking water E. All of these are sectors that use water about equally

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