Which of the following is TRUE of models?
A) They are simplified, idealized representations of the real world.
B) They are never used in physical geography because of their inherent limitations.
C) They complicate our understanding of Earth system science.
D) They perfectly replicate the real world, but at a different scale.
A
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Although they have tremendous advantages, wind turbines
A) cause thousands of bird deaths each year. B) are known to dry out the soil in the surrounding region. C) make the surrounding region unsuitable for farming or ranching. D) generate greenhouse gases when producing electricity.
Which of the following is an endogenic process?
A) weathering B) stream deposition C) volcanism D) glacial erosion
Where is the majority of Earth's freshwater being stored?
A. rivers B. lakes C. glacial ice D. atmosphere E. groundwater