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Which of the following accurately describes 18O/16O ratios of ice sheets?
 
  A) During warmer periods, 18O evaporates more readily and therefore the 18O/16O ratio is higher.
  B) The higher the ratio of ice core 18O/16O, the cooler there temperatures because the 18O will be locked up in ice sheets.
  C) During periods of colder temperature, the 18O/16O ratio is higher because only the 18O isotope is being evaporated.
  D) During warmer periods, 16O evaporates more readily and therefore the 18O/16O ratio is significantly lower than colder periods.

Question 2

Cyclones in the southern Indian Ocean usually occur between
 
  A) November and May.
  B) April and December.
  C) June and October.
  D) August and December.



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Answer to Question 1

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imanialler

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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