« previous next »

Author Question: Could a warming trend in Colorado be caused by currents from the Pacific Ocean? A) No; Colorado ... (Read 71 times)

imowrer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
on: Jul 16, 2018
Could a warming trend in Colorado be caused by currents from the Pacific Ocean?
 
  A) No; Colorado is too far away from the ocean.
  B) Yes; air currents can move over the mountains.
  C) No; ocean currents have a cooling effect.
  D) No; the warming effect of the sun overrides the effect of ocean currents on local Colorado weather.

Question 2

Which option correctly matches the scientists with what they study?
 
  A) geochemists: determine the age of Earth materials; petrologists: study petroleum; mineralogists: study minerals
  B) geomorphologists: study the origin of landscapes; paleontologists: study fossilized organisms; geophysicists: study the physical properties of rock
  C) stratigraphers: study ocean currents; mineralogists: study minerals; petrologists: study processes that form rock
  D) hydrogeologist: study ground water; environmental geologists: study the growth of vegetation; geomorphologists: study the shapes of fossil species


shoemake

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Pacific Black Duck at Austins Ferry, Tasmania, Australia Pacific Black Duck at Austins Ferry, Tasmania, Australia
Seafloor Spreading and Creation of New Ocean Crust Seafloor Spreading and Creation of New Ocean Crust
Damage to Field CA1 Caused by Anoxia Damage to Field CA1 Caused by Anoxia
The Secular Trend in Menarche in Five Western Nations The Secular Trend in Menarche in Five Western Nations
A clogged PCV system caused the engine oil fumes to be drawn into the air cleaner assembly. This is ... A clogged PCV system caused the engine oil fumes to be drawn into the air cleaner assembly. This is ...
Major Surface-Ocean Currents Major Surface-Ocean Currents
Video: Structures that affect circulation - venous return

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library