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I have a few homework questions. Sorry in advance if these seem simplistic, it's been years since I last took a science course.

1. Fill in the blank, Incoming and reflected solar radiation must equal outgoing infrared flux at the top of Earths atmosphere. This is known as the ____________ Energy Balance.

2. True or false,  Ozone selectively absorbs ultraviolet radiation. Carbon dioxide and water vapor are strong, selective absorbers of infrared radiation.

3. Fill in the blank, Some of the Earth's geology consists of successional layers of different sedimentary rock types, piled one on top of another. This phenomena is referred to as the principle of ___________ Superposition.

4. True or False, Coastal upwelling from deep ocean currents is critical to providing nutrients that sustain marine life.

5. True of False, Although extreme values or events, such as intense rainstorms or very hot temperatures, are often of short duration and occur rarely as compared to the norm, the probability of occurrence is the same at any one time. Since a 100-year flood (by definition) has a 1% probability of occurrence, that probability remains the same each year. It does not matter if it occurred recently or not. So if you are planning for a high-priority or high-value situation, be sure to take extreme events into consideration!

Explanation / Answer

1. Earth's Energy Balance

2. TRUE; Any object that can specifically absorb and emit radiation (in the form of, say, infrared radiation), is called a selective absorbers. CO2 and water vapors are both very good absorber of infrared radiation

3. Stratigraphic

4. TRUE, upwelling is an oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and usually nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface, replacing the warmer, usually nutrient-depleted surface water. The nutrient-rich upwelled water stimulates the growth and reproduction of primary producers such as phytoplankton.

5. TRUE

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