Look at the soil orders that dominate Alaska. How would you describe the climatic conditions present in that part of the state?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The soils present are inceptisols and gellisols. Both of these soils show little profile development because they are either young soils or forming in permafrost conditions.
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A) $950 B) $5,950 C) $10,700 D) $54,040 E) $102,610
How do rip currents form, and what should you do if you are caught in one? What will be an ideal response?
What is the total mass of air inside the average house at 21°C?
Find out how much water vapor you would need to add to make your whole house comfortable. The average American house contains 544 m3 of air, and at 21°C, 1 m3 of air has a mass of 1.2 kg. What will be an ideal response?
Popular culture and folk culture can both result in significant environmental challenges. Which of the following is NOT a particular outgrowth of diffusion of culture?
A) extinction of animal species B) demand for raw materials C) reduced consumption of animal products D) water resource degradation E) deforestation