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Which of the following processes is most directly responsible for the creation of new landforms, such as mountain ranges?
Which of the following processes is most directly responsible for the creation of new landforms, such as mountain ranges?
- Weathering of existing rock structures
- Deposition of sediments in river deltas
- Plate tectonics and related geological activity (correct)
- Erosion by wind and water
The Coriolis effect, caused by Earth's rotation, most directly influences which of the following meteorological phenomena?
The Coriolis effect, caused by Earth's rotation, most directly influences which of the following meteorological phenomena?
- The rate of evaporation from large bodies of water
- The frequency of lightning strikes during thunderstorms
- The intensity of solar radiation at the equator
- The direction of wind patterns and ocean currents (correct)
How do ocean currents contribute to global climate regulation?
How do ocean currents contribute to global climate regulation?
- By transferring heat from the equator toward the poles (correct)
- By accelerating the melting of polar ice caps through friction
- By uniformly distributing salt concentrations across different latitudes
- By intensifying the effects of solar flares on coastal regions
A car accelerates from rest. Which of the following explains the relationship between the work done on the car and its kinetic energy?
A car accelerates from rest. Which of the following explains the relationship between the work done on the car and its kinetic energy?
Which of the following human activities has the most significant impact on the nitrogen cycle, leading to environmental concerns such as eutrophication?
Which of the following human activities has the most significant impact on the nitrogen cycle, leading to environmental concerns such as eutrophication?
How does an increase in temperature typically affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and why?
How does an increase in temperature typically affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and why?
In the context of genetics, what is the most significant implication of mutations in DNA?
In the context of genetics, what is the most significant implication of mutations in DNA?
Which property of water is most responsible for its ability to dissolve a wide range of chemical substances?
Which property of water is most responsible for its ability to dissolve a wide range of chemical substances?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and energy of electromagnetic waves?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and energy of electromagnetic waves?
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem, and why are they essential for its sustainability?
What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem, and why are they essential for its sustainability?
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Geology
Geology
The study of Earth's physical structure, composition, and the processes shaping it.
Meteorology
Meteorology
The study of the atmosphere, weather, and climate.
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Oceanography
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