You are given a six-month assignment by your employer to work at a remote location in Australia
In order to pack as lightly as possible, you try to research the climate of the small town in Australia, but there is little data since no major cities are located within 300 miles. What are some geographic or other considerations that might help you "predict" what general weather patterns exist at the location?
The latitude is very important and will tell you it is hot and dry, but you must also be aware of the elevation and time of year.
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The problem of soil erosion has been largely eliminated in the U.S.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
There appears to be a _______ of photosynthesis and respiration currently, so the remarkable atmosphere is best understood as a result of the long term _______ of organisms in the ocean and on land.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The most widespread negative health impact of air pollution is the
A) destruction of the cellular components of the immune system. B) loss of the ability to absorb vital nutrients by the digestive system. C) disruption of the signaling processes of the endocrine system. D) chronic stress that weakens many systems of the body.
Geographic factors are important when considering environmental issues or when evaluating potential sites for new agricultural area or business because
A) location and spatial distributions often affect environmental, social, or economic behavior. B) the most important environmental issues and the advantages of sites for new agricultural areas or businesses are often the same across space. C) environmental policies and zoning regulations seldom consider geographic factors. D) it is seldom important to investigate environmental issues or evaluate potential sites from a holistic approach.