Based on climate reconstructions, ample evidence shows that climates have fluctuated throughout Earth's long history. Describe some of the mechanisms of this climate fluctuations

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Several examples may include solar variability (sun spot activity), changes in Earth-Sun relationships (Milankovitch Cycles), plate tectonics and orogenies, and changes in concentrations of atmospheric gases and aerosols.

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a.) karst topography b.) stalactite c.) stalagmite d.) cavern

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Three types of plate boundaries

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The fundamental basis of environmental science as a discipline is the

A. Diversity of life on theĀ Earth B. Pollution on the Earth C. History of the use of natural resources D. Human impact on the Earth E. Future use of natural resources

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The two most holy and solemn days of the Jewish calendar are

A) Yom Kippur and Passover. B) Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. C) Passover and the Feast of Weeks. D) Sukkot and Yom Kippur. E) Sukkot and Rosh Hashanah.

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