The Temperature on a Cloudy Night Is Likely to Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

The temperature on a cloudy night is likely to be ________ than that on a clear night because ________.

• A)colder the clouds reflect more energy
• B)colder the clouds absorb heat energy and store it
• C)warmer the clouds absorb heat energy and then reradiate some of it back to the ground
• D)warmer the clouds absorb heat energy and store it
• E)no different clouds have very little energy interaction

Recognize the differences in sociological perspectives between early American and European sociologists.

Grasp the significance of key sociological figures and their contributions to the discipline.

Comprehend the influence of the Enlightenment on sociology.

Identify the core principles of major sociological theories (e.g., Marxism, Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism).

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Definitions:

Ex Situ Conservation

The strategy of preserving endangered species or genetic materials outside their natural habitats, such as in zoos, seed banks, or aquariums.

CFC

Chlorofluorocarbons, compounds containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, known for their role in ozone depletion.

O3

Ozone; a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, significant as a protective layer in the Earth's stratosphere and as a pollutant at ground level.

Biosphere Reserves

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