Match the following. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column. 1. horizon layer of distinct soil 2. soil arrangement of horizons in a soil sample 3. soil profile elevation and slope of land 4. topography top layer of mineral and organic material on Earth's surface

Which statements describe sustainable development? multiple answer choice -fishing does not remove more fish from water systems than can be replaced by the number of fish that will be born to replace them. -sustainable development is development that is designed to improve the economic conditions in less-developed countries. -sustainable development is mainly a regional issue. -sustainable development means water is used at a rate that won't reduce the amount available for future use. - sustainable development policies only need to be concerned with environmental protection. - trees cannot be cut down faster than the number that will be replaced by new growth.

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.

Which component of a milankovitch cycle is related to periodic ice ages throughout earth’s history?