Continents and Climate Quick Check

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How does global warming alter the albedo of the Arctic? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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Changing migration patterns for sea life.
Changing migration patterns for sea life.

Melting glaciers to reveal darker soil.
Melting glaciers to reveal darker soil.

Melting sea ice to reveal darker water.
Melting sea ice to reveal darker water.

Replacing tundra with more rapid growth.

Answer 1

Melting glaciers to reveal darker soil.
Melting sea ice to reveal darker water.

Answer 2

Continents and Climate Quick Check
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Which are ways in which heat energy leaves the surface of land masses? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
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conduction to air, which then rises in convection
conduction to air, which then rises in convection

plant growth
plant growth

radiation of infrared energy
radiation of infrared energy

glacial motion
glacial motion

evaporation
evaporation

animal activity

Answer 3

conduction to air, which then rises in convection
radiation of infrared energy
evaporation

Answer 4

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Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)
An asphalt surface absorbs
solar energy than a cement surface. This difference is chiefly due to differences in

Answer 5

An asphalt surface absorbs more solar energy than a cement surface. This difference is chiefly due to differences in color.