Why is it that the urban heat island effect contributes very little to overall atmospheric warming? What will be an ideal response?


Cities occupy a very small percentage of the overall volume of the planet that contributes to Earth's
climate. The volume of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and uppermost part of the lithosphere are
enormous compared to the small volume of cities.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fish are the earliest vertebrates

a. True b. False

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A fundamental geologic principle holding that sedimentary rocks in a vertical sequence formed

one on top of the other so that the oldest layer is at the bottom whereas the youngest is at the top:a. principle of cross-cutting relationships b. principle of original horizontality c. principle of inclusions d. principle of lateral continuity e. principle of super position

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A divergent plate boundary is most likely associated with a(n)

A. mid-ocean ridge. B. oceanic trench. C. mountain belt or island arc. D. None of these choices are correct.

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