What are some of the characteristics of playas? What will be an ideal response?


Playas are dry lake beds that are characterized by mud cracks and precipitated salt crystals.

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Which of the following would most decrease the albedo of a city?

A) Lighter, smoother surfaces B) Lighter, rougher surfaces C) Darker, rougher surfaces D) Darker, smoother surfaces

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Snowfall depths can be tricky to measure because:

A) it is difficult to locate instruments far enough away from buildings. B) snow usually melts too quickly once it reaches the surface. C) there is no automated instrument capable of measuring snowfall. D) wind causes snow to vary in depth across the surface.

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Those countries of the world that have surpluses of food are fortunate because none of their people go hungry

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solid, having characteristic physical properties and a

narrowly defined chemical composition:a. rock d. glass b. gem e. magma c. mineral

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