What are proxy data? Describe several examples of proxy climate data
What will be an ideal response?
Proxy data are data used to determine what a measurable quantity was at a time or place for which these measurements are unavailable. Examples include pollen analysis and tree ring thickness.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of deserts located near cold ocean currents?
A) They often have unstable atmospheric conditions. B) They are often cool and shrouded in fog. C) They receive more rain than other deserts. D) They tend to be warmer than inland deserts.
Geography is often called the ____ science because it includes the recognition, analysis, and explanation of variations in phenomena as they are distributed on Earth's surface
a. Earth b. special c. spatial d. social
Springs (or flowing wells)
A. occur in the zone of aeration. B. occur where the zone of saturation reaches the surface. C. result from overland flow. D. cause groundwater recharge.
The idea of cogeneration is to actively use ________ electricity generating plants.
A. Solar as well as coal energy to produce electricity at B. Both electricity and waste steam heat from C. Two kinds of fuel (e.g., coal and oil) at D. Two different types of thermal conversion machines for increased efficiency at E. Warm water as well as steam to produce electricity at