Which of the following has the greatest albedo?
a. fresh concrete
b. grasslands
c. ocean water
d. sandy deserts
e. snow and ice
E
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A) occurs because the atmosphere is opaque to shortwave radiation from the Sun. B) relies on the longwave absorption and emission properties of the atmosphere. C) is enhanced by decreased carbon dioxide concentrations. D) cools the Earth. E) has only occurred during the last twenty or so years.
Early in the 18th century, Thomas Malthus recognized the connection between human population growth and ________
A) decreasing birth rates B) increasing death rates because of the effects of Industrial Revolution C) the geographical size of the country D) resource availability E) increasing medical issues leading to high mortality
heat transferred laterally in the atmosphere by horizontal wind movements is a process called
a - absorption b - transmission c - reflection d - advection e - compression
Tides behave as ____________ waves. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)