Geography

What type of feedback maintains stability in a system; i.e., what type of feedback keeps a system ...

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If a surface absorbs insolation A) its temperature increases. B) diffuse radiation occurs. C) ...

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As arctic temperatures rise, summer sea ice and glacial melt accelerates; lighter color surfaces are ...

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If increased levels of carbon dioxide lead to further increases in temperature by promoting the ...

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If the amount of low, thick stratus cloud cover increases, Earth's climates would likely ________ ...

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Differential transmissivity of shortwave insolation and longwave terrestrial radiation by various ...

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Which of the following is TRUE of models? A) They are simplified, idealized representations of ...

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Which of the following is TRUE of differences in latitudinal energy? A) Energy imbalances ...

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The relationship between insolation and air temperature through the course of day shows A) air ...

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The oblateness of Earth occurs at the A) equator. B) prime meridian. C) poles. D) ...

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The diameter of Earth is largest when measured around the A) prime meridian. B) poles. C) ...

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The science that specifically attempts to determine Earth's shape and size by surveys and ...

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Sensible heat transfer (H) refers to energy transfer between the air and the surface by A) ...

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A parallel of latitude A) is a line which passes through both poles. B) is called a meridian. ...

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An angular distance measured north or south of the equator is termed A) longitude. B) Greenwich ...

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How far north you live from the equator is measured as your ________, whereas an imaginary line ...

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Official temperatures are measured using thermometers placed in shelters that are A) at ground ...

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The basis for defining the length of a day is the fact that A) Earth rotates on its axis in 24 ...

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If you were standing at 20 north latitude you would be within which latitudinal geographic zone? ...

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Land surface temperature (LST) is A) often much cooler than air temperature due to vegetation ...

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If you were standing at 60 north latitude you would be within which latitudinal geographic zone? ...

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The best thermometer to use where temperatures drop below -39C (-38.2F) is A) a mercury ...

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The single most important control on temperature is A) insolation. B) altitude. C) latitude. D) ...

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Within the troposphere, temperatures and density________ with increasing altitude above Earth's ...

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The land-water heating difference that specifically relates to opaqueness is A) altitude. B) ...

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