An Important Reason for the Large Daily Temperature Range Over

question 38

Multiple Choice

An important reason for the large daily temperature range over deserts is ____.

• A)there is little water vapor in the air to absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation
• B)the light-colored sand radiates heat very rapidly at night
• C)dry air is a very poor heat conductor
• D)free convection cells are unable to form above the hot desert ground
• E)the ozone content of desert air is very low

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Definitions:

Gold Standard

A monetary system where a country's currency or paper money has a value directly linked to gold.

Managed Float

A currency exchange rate policy where a currency's value is allowed to fluctuate in response to foreign exchange market mechanisms, but the central bank may intervene to stabilize the currency if necessary.

Managed Floating

An exchange rate system where a country's currency value is allowed to fluctuate in response to foreign-exchange market mechanisms, but the central bank can intervene to prevent extreme fluctuations.