Which of the following factors influence surface temperatures? Choose all that apply.
A) The presence of ocean currents
B) The angle of incidence of the Sun
C) The presence of land
D) The distance of the Earth from the Sun
Answer:
A) The presence of ocean currents
B) The angle of incidence of the Sun
C) The presence of land
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The question is based on Map T-6, the “Johnson City, Tennessee-Virginia-Kentucky- North Carolina” topographic map (scale 1:250,000; contour interval 100 feet). This map shows a portion of the Appalachian Mountains at the Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia border 136°39'30"N, 83°01'05"W). Figure 41-4 is a satellite image of this same region (to view this image, scan the QR code for this exercise or go to the Hess Laboratory Manual website and Exercise 41). What will be an ideal response?
What challenges would natural vegetation face growing in this climate, as opposed to the climate in Montreal or New Orleans?
Sacramento—Station # 6
What will be an ideal response?
The result of China's policy of moving industry inland between 1949 and 1976 was
A) exports increased enormously. B) exports plummeted. C) the capital was moved inland. D) inland areas became rich, while the coast stagnated.
People who oppose the use of GMOs argue that
A. no long-term studies have been done to ensure safety. B. it is too expensive a method and will cause a drastic increase in food prices. C. farmers would be at risk for pesticide poisoning. D. it will raise the fat content of many everyday foods creating more obesity.