If you lived in the tropics, what environmental factors would you look for in choosing a site for farming?

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Volcanic ash breaks down rapidly in chemical weathering, which dominates in humid regions, and provides essential nutrients for plants. The humid climate provides plenty of water, sometimes too much, so irrigation would be necessary to prevent erosion.

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A Kelvin wave develops when:

A. westward moving winds strengthen causing the mound of warm water in the western Pacific to move eastward. B. eastward moving winds weaken causing the mound of warm water in the western Pacific to move eastward. C. westward moving winds weaken causing the mound of warm water in the western Pacific to move westward. D. westward moving winds weaken causing the mound of warm water in the western Pacific to move eastward.

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About 15% of the world's coastlines are protected from erosion by____________________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which one of the three major principles of sustainability is a driving force behind climate and biodiversity? Include in your answer an explanation of why this is true

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Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Coral bleaching is produced by the invasion of crown of thorns starfish (Acanthaster).

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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