Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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59) The ITCZ is an area of convergence of surface winds located at approximately which of the following latitudes?

  •  A. 0°
  •  B. 25°N and S
  •  C. 45°N and S
  •  D. 65°N and S

61) To validate climate model accuracy, scientists utilize instrumental (i.e., temperature and precipitation data) and proxy climate data.

A. True
B. False

62) The argument that humans should work to avoid warming greater than 2oC above pre-industrial temperatures began in the 1970s

 
A. True
B. False

 

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