Briefly describe how mountains can offset global warming

What will be an ideal response


Mountaintops are covered with glacial snow and ice that reflect some solar radiation back into space, which helps to cool the earth and offset global warming.

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A. mammatus B. lenticular C. cirrostratus D. nacreous

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On a globe, the meridians converge toward the poles. Describe the pattern of meridians on the Mercator.

Compare the Mercator projection to a globe.

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Population growth rates are very non-uniform worldwide, with the fastest rates of increase in the technologically advanced countries.

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

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The lowest total fertility rates might be found in ________

A) countries where access to birth control is limited B) countries providing education for women C) places with poor sanitation D) developing countries E) places with poor health care systems

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