The Key Message from the Authors' Discussion of Crop Circles

question 158

Multiple Choice

The key message from the authors' discussion of crop circles is that

• A)aliens or some form of extraterrestrial being have been trying to communicate with humans for hundreds of years.
• B)the causes of some real-world events are unexplainable and unknowable.
• C)scientific thinkers must select the simpler of two claims that fit with the available evidence.
• D)hoaxers often impede scientific progress into the understanding of unexplainable events like the English crop circles.

Distinguish between different types of climate interactions, including the impact of solar radiation and plate tectonics on climate.

Understand the effects of climate change on weather patterns, including hurricanes and tornadoes.

Recognize and explain the role of plate tectonics in shaping the Earth’s climate, including the impact on ocean currents and mountain formation.

Apply knowledge of climate and weather patterns to predict potential damage from natural disasters.

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