World Geography - Study Mode

[#221] The smallest glaciers are
Correct Answer

(A) mountain or alpine glaciers

Explanation

Solution: The smallest glaciers are mountain or alpine glaciers.

[#222] The time interval between one vernal equinox and the next is nearest to which of the following figures?
Correct Answer

(D) 365 days

Explanation

Solution: The time interval between one vernal equinox and the next is nearest to 365 days.

[#223] Which of the following is measured on the Richter scale?
Correct Answer

(B) Intensity of earthquakes

Explanation

Solution: The Richter scale measures the maximum amplitude of seismic waves as they reach seismographs. This scale is expressed with a logarithmic scale. Thus, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale would be 10 times larger than an earthquake that measures 6.0.

[#224] The term used to describe the combined effect of all shortwave losses in
Correct Answer

(C) earth albedo

Explanation

Solution: The term used to describe the combined effect of all shortwave losses in earth albedo.

[#225] The time difference between each side of the International Date line is
Correct Answer

(B) 24 hours

Explanation

Solution: The time difference between each side of the International Date line is 24 hours.