Entries by Daphne Hanson

What happens at the equator

What happens at the equator that causes prevailing winds? * 2 points O Ocean currents bring cold air. O The sun’s energy heats the air. O Air pressure is greater at the equator, so air moves toward the poles. O Water evaporates causing air to circulate

Amazon rain forest

The Amazon rain forest is an important global resource that is being exploited primarily for local benefit. Given the common interest in preserving this valuable resource, including its biodiversity, what can we do as individuals to relieve some of the pressures on the forest? More importantly, should we have the right to intervene in the […]

The greenhouse effect

Which sentence best describes the greenhouse effect? * 2 points O Radiation from the sun cannot get through the atmosphere. O Radiation from the sun gets absorbed. O Radiation from the sun gets reflected. O Radiation from the earth gets reflected.

Suitable coordinate systems

What are the two suitable coordinate systems for the following geographic locations assuming distance preservation is the most essential criterion and the other assuming area preservation is the most important one:  New Jersey, Japan, The Sunbelt, Polynesia, Ellesmere Island, The Routes of Chinese Maritime Explorer Zheng He