Which is TRUE of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?
A) They have cold ocean currents off shore.
B) They are influenced by the monsoons in Asia.
C) Their rainy season is limited to winter months.
D) Cyclonic storms account for all the precipitation for this climate in North America.
B
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A large volcano sits in Eastern California in a popular vacation area. This volcano erupted catastrophically in prehistoric times. The area was geologically quiet for thousands of years. However, changes have occurred in recent decades. Many small earthquakes have been recorded, the volcano is releasing carbon dioxide gas, and its flanks are swelling. Scientists estimate from these observations that there is a 1 in 6 chance that the volcano will erupt at any time.1. Should disaster officials warn the public? If so, what's the best way to explain the risk?2. Should the area be evacuated?3. What are some consequences of warning the public?4. What are some consequences of not warning the public?
What will be an ideal response?
The higher abundance of O16 in glacial ice occurs because it is the lighter oxygen isotope; it
evaporates more easily than O18 and then is precipitated as snow. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Subduction of the ________ Plate beneath the North American Plate at approximately 60 million years ago resulted in the ________ Orogeny that created the Rocky Mountains
A) Pacific; Taconic B) South American; Nevadan C) Farallon; Laramide D) African; Alleghanian
The introduction of which of the following non-native species has done has done extensive damage to the Black Seas's fishing and tourist industries?
A) Atlantic comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi B) Seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia C) European green crab Carcinus maenas D) Atlantic cordgrass Spartina alterniflora E) European zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha