Which of the Following Is Evidence That Weather Patterns Have

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence that weather patterns have changed because of climate change?

• A) An increase in average temperature
• B) An increase in average precipitation in the central and northeast areas
• C) A decrease in precipitation in the west and southeast areas
• D) All of the answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Miller-Urey Experiment

A landmark experiment conducted in 1953 that simulated the conditions thought to exist on early Earth, demonstrating that organic compounds could be formed from inorganic compounds.

Lightning

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud or between a cloud and the ground.

Bioremediation

The use of living organisms, typically microbes, to detoxify and restore polluted or degraded environments.

Wastewater Purification

This process involves removing contaminants from wastewater to make it safe for release into the environment or for reuse.