How do volcanoes affect climate?
What will be an ideal response?
Volcanoes release gases into the atmosphere which have varying effects on the climate system. On timescales of a few years, the most important impact volcanoes have on climate is the release of SO2, which forms aerosols in the atmosphere. These aerosols reflect incoming solar radiation, reducing the amount of radiation that reaches the surface.
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Barium ions carry a 2+ charge, and nitrogen ions carry a 3- charge. What would be the chemical formula for the ionic compound barium nitride?
A) Ba3N2 B) Ba2N3 C) Ba3N4 D) Ba2N2
Why can introduced species be problematic?
A) They sometimes outcompete native species and reduce biological diversity. B) They consistently find it difficult to survive. C) They can reduce demand for native seafood. D) They often produce toxins dangerous to humans.
What is the rain-shadow effect?
A) the area of high rainfall found on the windward (windy) side of a mountain range B) the area of low rainfall found on the windward (windy) side of a mountain range C) the area of high rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range D) the area of low rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range E) the snow-capped peak of a mountain, where the temperatures are too cold for rain to fall
The term monsoon refers to
a. the short summer rainy season observed in some locations b. a short dry season c. a period of heavy rainfall produced by thunderstorms d. a seasonal reversal of winds e. a massive storm that starts in the ocean and sometimes hits land