What is the primary driving force behind the Earth's climate system?
A. Tidal fluctuations
B. Gravity
C. Solar radiation
D. Decay of radioactive elements
Answer: C
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a. use of synthetic pesticides b. use of synthetic fertilizers c. use of genetically engineered seeds d. use feed additives e. use of feed that contains no antibiotics
If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26°C and the minimum temperature is 14°C, the daily mean would be:
A) 20°C. B) 13°C. C) 40°C. D) 12°C. E) The daily mean cannot be determined with the data provided.
Which type of atmospheric disturbance has different sectors of strongly contrasting temperature producing separate fronts?
a. tornado b. thunderstorm c. midlatitude cyclone d. hurricane e. blizzard
Satellite data now allow direct measurement of the rates of plate movement, even though it is slow.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)