Student Notes - Wetlands:Ecosystem Goods & Services - Ecosystem Services Segment Is provided by coastamum square slows water flow extreme weather wetland vegetation square and reduces wave heights c this can reduce damage from abnormally high sea tides, known as storm surges, caused by hurricanes and other square Wotlands prevented an estimated 625 million in damage during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

5. Tropical cyclones do not typically form within between $5^{\circ }N$ and $5^{\circ }S$ due to lacking the __ a. force of friction b. pressure gradient force c. Coriolis Effect

Which of the following best defines the ecological footprint? The total land protected by a country's environmental laws The measure of pollution produced by industrial activities The estimated amount of land required to support an individual's lifestyle The rate at which natural resources regenerate globally each year

When using the scientific method, which step comes last? A. State the problem B. Design an experiment. C. Make observations. D. Draw conclusions.

Milankovitch cycles describe the influence __ has on climate. solar intensity carbon dioxide the Earth's orbit

Which of the following is a typical impact of L Niña on North America? Warmer and drier winters in the Pacific Northwest in the USA Increased rainfall in the southwestern United States Cooler and wetter conditions in the Pacific Northwest in the USA Decreased hurricane activity in the Atlantic ocean.

How can bias in mandated reporting contribute to disparities in the child welfare system? By leading to an increase in services for families in need By resulting in the over- or under-reporting of certain families based on stereotypes or misunderstandings By ensuring that families of color are less likely to be reported even when child maltreatment is occurring

Select the correct answer. Which is a characteristic of renewable energy resources? A. They cause water pollution from mining activities. B. They use fossil fuels to generate electricity. C. They have the ability to replenish over time. D. They are exhaustible

Black ice is: a thin, clear film of ice that makes a road look shiny a thick sheet of ice that forms only on bridges ice that is black

13. What 2 spheres working together in a feedback loop created large land masses? geosphere and hydrosphere atmosphere and geosphere hydrosphere and exosphere atmosphere and hydrosphere

What is the biggest distinction between age-old photographic processes and modern digital ones? (1 point) the mindset of the photographer the ability to edit your image in post production the interest of the viewers the strength of the flash bulbs used