How old is the idea that the whole world should be divided into countries?
A) It dates from the beginning of human history.
B) It began when the first civilizations arose in Mesopotamia.
C) It started in the Roman Empire.
D) It has developed over the last two hundred years or so.
Answer: D
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A. composite volcano. B. shield volcano. C. cinder cone. D. subduction-zone volcano.
____________ ____________ is a time of no currents and occurs at high and low tides when the current changes
direction. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is TRUE for the September Equinox?
A) The Arctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. B) There is 24 hours of daylight at the North Pole. C) There is 24 hours of daylight at the South Pole. D) The Antarctic Circle is completely within the circle of illumination. E) The circle of illumination passes through both the poles.
Using these maps and your textbook, explain the patterns of average atmospheric pressure over the landmasses. Are the patterns of high and low pressure caused by thermal or dynamic forces?
a) January: __________________________ b) July: __________________________