Geography

If all the ice in the Greenland and Antarctica ice sheets melted, by approximately how much would global sea level rise around the world?27m55m77m7m17m
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List the three natural disasters that cause the most deaths in the U.S. since 1986:A)Tornados, Storm Surge, Floodsb)Floods, Winter Weather, Heat/Droughtc)Floods, Tornadoes, Winter Weatherd)Heat/Drought, Floods, Tornadose)Winter Weather, Tornados, Storm Surge
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In what US city can you visit a state capital see the Atlantic Ocean, drive an hour to the Pacific Ocean and sea 17th century architecture?
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Select all the methods used to search for exoplanets. A. Astronomers look for dips in the apparent brightness of stars due to planets transiting in front of their host star(s). B. Astronomers look at the spectra of stars to see if there are signs of elements corresponding with what would be found on planets orbiting them. C. Astronomers look for light reflected by planets from their host star(s). D. Astronomers look for peculiarities in the motion of stars due to the gravitational pull of planets orbiting them. E. Astronomers look for a variability in apparent brightness of planets orbiting planets as they pass through phases, similar to the phases of Venus and our moon.
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Spatial distribution of biomass: Which one of the following statements is true?Wind have very strong effects on the spatial distribution of biota.Compared to open stand, trees under crowded conditions tend to grow shorter.Plants and animals have used evolutionary development and migration approaches to survive.Moisture has very limited impact on the spatial distribution of biota.Temperature has very limited impact on the spatial distribution of biota.
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1.This type pressure is required for the formation of foliations:2.This genetic category of rocks is most susceptible to metamorphism:3 .This red colored mineral is an index of intermediate grade metamorphism:4.Which foliated metamorphic rock represents the highest grade of metamorphism: ;which foliated metamorphic rock represents the lowest grade of metamorphism:.
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List the three natural disasters that cause the most deaths in the U.S. since 1986. Tornados, Storm Surge, Floods Floods, Winter Weather, Heat/Drought Floods, Tornadoes, Winter Weather Heat/Drought, Floods, Tornados Winter Weather, Tornados, Storm Surge
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What is the stability of the environment in the environmental temperature profilebelow from 0-5km? Assume the parcel at the surface is unsaturated.a. Stableb. Unstablec. Neutrald. There is not enough information to answer this question..
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Discuss the metamorphism that resulted in the formation of theCentral Zone of the Limpopo Belt including the rock types found inthe entire belt.
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The igneous intrusion K intruded into sedimentary layer A and Bbefore / after (circle one) the tilt of the sedimentary layers A-H.Explain your answer
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Describe key global factors or trends that have hindered progress in achieving global drinking water coverage. Explain in detail how each factor derails efforts to expand water service, and for each one, cite at least one example from outside the U.S. that exemplifies the challenges of achieving universal water access.
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According to the nebular hypothesis of planet formation, Earth is older than the Sun and was captured by the Sun's gravity the Earth and Sun formed from the same cloud of dust and gas. A meteorite struck the Sun and ejected material that coalesced to form the Earth Pluto should be a planet
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You are planning to visit a friend who has moved to another continent. She says she lives ina town at latitude 60E. Explain to your friend why that is not possible.
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point Which of the following statements is TRUE if the rocks on either side of an earthquake-prone fault become stronger? nothing changes The next time an earthquake happens, it will have a smaller moment magnitude. The fault can now hold a smaller amount of stress before it slips in an earthquake The fault can now hold a larger amount of stress before it slips in an earthquake
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sandstone contains abundant feldspar, suggesting that the sand was derived by weathering and erosion of granitic bedrock. Quartz-rich Oolitic Arkosic Lignitic
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Which cloud solution most equates to leasing a car terms of ease of manageability as compared to amount of control? laaSSaaSOn-Premise PaaS.
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2. A star has an apparent magnitude ofV=15and an absolute magnitude ofMV=4.2. (a) What would the parallax angle for this star be, in arcseconds? (b) What is the largest angle with respect to the background stars that the star would move if studied over the course of a year?
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The following are ocean boundary currents that carry warm water poleward: Gulf Stream Jet StreamKuroshio current East Australia CurrentAntartic Circumpolar Current
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discuss the impacts of climate changes on riparianvegetation.
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Which of the following minerals is most resistant to erosion? Orthoclase Muscovite Hornblende O Olivine Quartz Augite O Plagioclase
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Current scientific consensus on climate change as of the IPCC Sixth Report is that (select all that are true):Drought will increase in some regionsWeather will become equivalent to climateThe greenhouse effect will diminishExtreme heat events will only happen in the articImmediate, rapid, and large scale reductions in atmospheric nitrogen will be needed to combat climate change
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1. Blue Water and Green Water 10 a. Define Blue Water. What is the biggest form of 'Blue Water' available to us? b. Define Green Water. In what form is 'Green Water' stored after precipitation?
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What is the significance of having dolomite deposited directlyon top of a tillite?
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Match each U.S. region to its projected climate change features:(each number goes with a U.S. region)NortheastMidwestSoutheastNorthwestSouthwest1. Heat waves, heavy and intense rain events and sea level rise.2. Reduction of water supply, sea level rise, more flooding, more wildfires, insect outbreaks and widespread tree die-off. 3. Sea level rise, extreme heat, and decreased water availability. 4. Extreme heat, heavy downpours, and more flooding.5. Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, increased wildfires, declining water supplies, and reduced agricultural yields
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