Which of the following would NOT be likely if global warming continues?
a. more intense rainfall and more serious droughts in semi arid regions
b. a rise in temperatures in most polar regions
c. a general lowering of mean sea level
d. expansion of the limits and ranges of tropical diseases into higher latitudes
C
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Which of the following describes the temperature of a rising air parcel?
A. It warms due to compression B. It cools due to compression C. It warms due to expansion D. It cools due to expansion
Which event does not occur during the decay of potassium-40 isotopes?
A) An electron orbiting near the nucleus enters into the nucleus and combines with a proton to produce a neutron. B) Electrons rearrange, producing x-rays. C) A neutron changes to a proton and emits an electron. D) A proton is ejected from the nucleus.
Which characteristic of air provides a measure of the average speed of the atoms and molecules?
A) pressure B) temperature C) density D) evaporation
Given the energy consumption and operating costs per passenger-mile, one of the best overall strategies for cities to consider is ________.
A) to improve and increase city bus routes, providing affordable, pleasant buses B) to increase affordable, high-rise parking sites in multiple locations throughout the city C) to create carpool lanes on all major routes D) to create more suburban communities with work, shopping, and housing in central locations E) to create or improve a convenient, affordable, rail transit system