1. Which of the following is not one of the possible explanations for previous i

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1. Which of the following is not one of the possible explanations for previous ice ages? A) changes in the large-scale oceanic circulation
B) increases in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C) large land masses (continents) positioned at the poles

D) periodic changes in the Earth's eccentricity

2. Which of the following atmospheric convection cells is located in the tropical belt (within latitude 30 ° N and S of the equator?)
A) Ferrel cells B) Hadley cell
C) Polar cell D) Ekman cell

3. In which ocean does deep water have the longest residence time?
A) Atlantic Ocean B) Pacific Ocean
C) Indian Ocean D) deep water has equal residence time in all oceans

4. Which of the following is true? For a coastal mountain range

A) the leeward side or part facing away from the coast will receive the most

precipitation.

B) the windward side or the part facing the coastline will receive the most

precipitation.

C) both the windward and leeward sides will receive equal amounts of precipitation

D) none of the above statements are true.

Explanation / Answer

1.B) increases in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

3. B) Pacific Ocean

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