What sort of evidence confirms worldwide shrinkage of glacial mass?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Repeat photography is very convincing that Alaska has lost much glaciation. Satellite images also show loss of glacial area.

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The daily mean temperature shown in the figure (according to the standard meteorological definition) is [INSERT FIGURE 3-28. NO CAPTION]

A) 22 oC B) 20 oC C) 15 oC D) 18 oC

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Which term describes the early development of the Sun in the formation of the solar system?

A. big bang B. nebula C. protostar D. dwarf planet E. galaxy

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If you were in southern Ontario and you wanted to stand with the average prevailing winds blowing in your face, in which direction would you face?

A. north B. south C. east D. west

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The Andes mountains is an example of a(n) ____

A) ridge system B) island arc system C) passive margin D) active margin

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