Explain why the discovery of the fossil remains of Mesosaurus in both South America and Africa, but nowhere else, supports the continental drift hypothesis
What will be an ideal response?
Mesosaurus was a freshwater reptile, and migration between the continents as they are now would have been impossible; however, if they were connected (as in Pangea), then this animal could have easily moved between the two by freshwater river systems.
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Discuss how currents and wind change during an ENSO event. What will be an ideal response?
The polar jet stream removes air above the surface cyclone and supplies air to the surface anticyclone
a. True b. False
During sublimation
A) water molecules change their basic structure. B) water molecules condense to form a liquid. C) additional oxygen is added to water. D) water changes from a solid directly to a gaseous form.
The secret to Sweden's disposing of less than 1% of its MSW in landfills is
A) a combination of source reduction, recycling and burning MSW as fuel. B) leaving the disposal of MSW to individual citizens and businesses. C) outsourcing the nation's MSW to Denmark, Germany and France. D) recycling and reuse strategies.