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What is the time span typically used to define climate?
What is the time span typically used to define climate?
- 50 years
- 20 years
- 100 years
- 30 years (correct)
What are some of the components of the climate system that affect the climate of a location?
What are some of the components of the climate system that affect the climate of a location?
- Atmosphere, cryosphere, biosphere
- Atmosphere, biosphere, exosphere
- Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere (correct)
- Atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere
Which of the following is NOT a commonly measured meteorological variable for defining climate?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly measured meteorological variable for defining climate?
- Atmospheric composition (correct)
- Precipitation
- Humidity
- Wind
Which classification scheme is the most widely used for classifying climates?
Which classification scheme is the most widely used for classifying climates?
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What is the Thornthwaite system, in use since 1948, primarily based on for classifying climates?
What is the Thornthwaite system, in use since 1948, primarily based on for classifying climates?
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What is the purpose of internal drainage in agricultural soils?
What is the purpose of internal drainage in agricultural soils?
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Who is credited with the invention of hollow-pipe drainage?
Who is credited with the invention of hollow-pipe drainage?
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What did the sewerage and drainage systems in the Indus Valley Civilization include?
What did the sewerage and drainage systems in the Indus Valley Civilization include?
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What do geotextile filters in storm water drainage systems aim to prevent?
What do geotextile filters in storm water drainage systems aim to prevent?
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Why do many soils need artificial drainage?
Why do many soils need artificial drainage?
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