Where can the majority of earth’s freshwater be found?
in polar ice caps
underground
in the ocean
in the great lakes

Which part of a mountain receives the majority of moisture due to the rain shadow effect? a. the leeward side b. the windward side c. the bottom of the mountain d. all parts of the mountain receive equal amounts of moisture.

Extensive and unusual cold snaps have occurred here recently. is this evidence that global warming is lessening or not occurring? no—although the long-term trend is for warming, short-term weather patterns can still be variable. no—melting of glaciers and ice caps is making the oceans cooler, which can cause cold snaps. yes-- if global warming really were occurring, cold snaps wouldn’t happen. yes—due to global warming, weather patterns should be become less—not more—variable.

The mechanization of agriculture has resulted in all of the following excepta increased productionb. an increased ability to feed growing global populationsc. decreased erosion as a result of advanced planting machinesd. increased employment in the farming industry