GHY 1012

As used by scientists, a hypothesis and a scientific theory are
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As used by scientists, a hypothesis and a scientific theory are
a hypothesis is speculative and a conditional explanation, a scientific theory is supported by an overwhelming body of data and experience and is generally accepted in the scientific community
What makes up about 80% of the Earth's total volume, as is relates to the Earth's structure?
Mantle
What best describes the term "magnetic reversal"
When the magnetic polarity of the earth is reversed due to changes in the outer cores convection/rotation
Which of the following is NOT true about tectonic plate boundaries?
New crust is formed at plate convergence zones
Which of the following is TRUE about tectonic plate boundaries?
Mountains form at plate convergence zones
Volcanism often occurs where plate subsidence occurs
Transform plate boundaries are neither constructional or destructional processes
How many days each year does Boone receive direct (from 90 degrees overhead) solar radiation?
0
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the temperature profile of the earth's atmosphere?
The temperature lapse rate (change in temperature with altitude) of the atmosphere is NOT constant.
The combination of surface and subsurface currents, driven by variations in salinity and temperature of the ocean water is called:
Overturning Circulation
Descending air at the sub-tropical high pressure zone flows toward the equatorial low pressure trough, forming this global wind belt.
Trade Winds
The amount of water vapor in the air, relative to the amount of water vapor the air is capable of holding, is called what?
Relative Humidity