A deep ocean ooze was discovered near Antarctica. What type is it likely to be?

A) Radiolarian ooze
B) Calcareous ooze
C) Diatom ooze
D) All of these choices


C

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It is likely that an increase in global temperature would result in an increase in cloud cover. Which of the following statements BEST describes the total impact of additional clouds on the Earth system?

A) Clouds provide an exclusively positive-feedback response to warming. B) Clouds provide an exclusively negative-feedback response to warming. C) Clouds provide both positive-feedback and negative-feedback responses to warming. D) Clouds provide neither positive-feedback nor negative feedback responses to warming.

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The property rights approach to environmental issues often becomes highly relevant in cases involving __________________.

A. greenhouse gas emissions B. harmful affects of acid rain C. endangered species D. fresh water resources

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Divergence

A) diminishes precipitation. B) inhibits cloud formation. C) causes cyclones to dissipate. D) is common east of troughs. E) all of the above

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The average thickness of oceanic crust is:

A. 50 km B. 5 km C. 7 km D. 12 km

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