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Which of the following is correctly matched?
Which of the following is correctly matched?
- Steady state equilibrium - small fluctuations about an average condition (correct)
- Dynamic equilibrium - large fluctuations that change abruptly over time.
- Tipping point - same as steady state equilibrium.
- Threshold - balance of inputs and outputs.
What type of feedback maintains stability in a system; i.e., what type of feedback keeps a system functioning properly?
What type of feedback maintains stability in a system; i.e., what type of feedback keeps a system functioning properly?
- Dynamic
- Negative (correct)
- Positive
- Neutral
Which of the following statements lists a fact about ozone?
Which of the following statements lists a fact about ozone?
- Tropospheric ozone is a component of photochemical smog. (correct)
- Stratospheric ozone emits harmful radiation.
- Stratospheric ozone emits harmful radiation.
- Ozone in the stratosphere leads to global warming.
What does the term "net radiation" refer to?
What does the term "net radiation" refer to?
What is the uneven distribution of insolation by latitude primarily a result of?
What is the uneven distribution of insolation by latitude primarily a result of?
Which is true regarding the dominant wavelength of energy emitted by the Sun?
Which is true regarding the dominant wavelength of energy emitted by the Sun?
As arctic temperatures rise, summer sea ice and glacial melt accelerates; lighter color surfaces are thereby replaced with darker-colored surfaces leading to more absorption and surface heating. What type of feedback is this an example of?
As arctic temperatures rise, summer sea ice and glacial melt accelerates; lighter color surfaces are thereby replaced with darker-colored surfaces leading to more absorption and surface heating. What type of feedback is this an example of?
Which of the following is true of models?
Which of the following is true of models?
Which of the following is correct regarding lapse rates in the troposphere?
Which of the following is correct regarding lapse rates in the troposphere?
What type of system is Earth with respect to: matter and resources; energy?
What type of system is Earth with respect to: matter and resources; energy?
