Why is the June solstice associated with the Southern Hemisphere winter?
Figure 9-2: Earth–Sun relations on June solstice.
The above question is based on Figure 9-2, showing Earth–Sun relations on June 21.
What will be an ideal response?
Sun lowest in sky in Southern Hemisphere.
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A) decreases by one-quarter. B) decreases by one-half. C) increases to twice as much. D) increases to four times as much. E) stays the same.
The largest portion of fresh water today is located in
A) swamps. B) groundwater resources. C) the major rivers and lakes of the world. D) clouds. E) ice sheets and glaciers.
What marks the boundary between the Mesozoic and the Cenozoic (called the K-P boundary)?
A. the start of a rise to dominance of mammals B. the extinction of the dinosaurs C. a meteorite impact in Mexico D. All of these choices are correct.
The concept of "biosphere" refers to the fact that life has changed in response to the earth. but the earth has not changed in response to life.
a. true b. false