Which of the following defines the lag in daily temperature?
A. the time between the daily minimum and maximum solar energy received at the surface
B. the time between the daily minimum and maximum temperature
C. the time between the daily minimum temperature and maximum solar radiation
D. the time between the daily maximum solar radiation and maximum temperature
Answer: D
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Which statement correctly describes the distribution of earthquakes on planet Earth?
- Some in linear patterns; others randomly scattered.
- All randomly scattered.
- All in linear patterns.
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A) Neurotoxins B) Teratogens C) Allergens D) Vectors E) Carcinogens
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A) 33.6°C B) 46.4°C C) 60°C D) 52.8°C E) 27.2°C
The lithosphere, since it is primarily comprised of rock and soil, is the only of the four spheres that is not in a continuous state of change
Indicate whether the statement is true or false