Which of the following is a major source of terrigenous sediments?
A) weathering and erosion of rocks
B) dissolved organic material
C) dissolved nutrients
D) precipitation over the open ocean
A
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Why is stratospheric ozone loss a concern?
A) Stratospheric ozone is a major greenhouse gas; its loss will contribute to the cooling of the planet. B) Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVB and UVC). C) Stratospheric ozone is a component of photochemical smog. D) Stratospheric ozone contributes to the brilliant auroras.
It is possible that a large hunk of Hawaii could be plunged into the sea following a large earthquake, generating a powerful tsunami.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The highest air pollution concentrations are frequently associated with ________
A) thunderstorms B) low pressure systems C) temperature inversions D) meteorite shows E) the jet stream
Which of the following is FALSE?
A) Earth's energy budget is perfectly balanced. B) Earth's energy budget is unbalanced by latitude. C) Earth's energy budget is vertically unbalanced. D) Earth's energy budget is the cause of all weather. E) Earth's energy budget is the same at each location.