As the atmosphere and Earth's surface materials absorb ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared energy, they gain thermal energy and their temperatures rise. Which of the following best explains why the dry and sandy areas of deserts are hotter than the water in oases, even when the areas are both at the same latitude and altitude?
Water's ability to moderate temperature is less than that of sand.
Water's ability to moderate temperature is greater than that of sand. Water is a polar molecule that reflects heat energy with like electrical charges.
Water is a polar molecule that attracts heat energy with opposite electrical charges.

Select the correct answer.which scenario describes unethical lab behavior? o a. danny stores the chemicals required for his experiment in flasks and beakers.b.anna publishes the results of her experiment on the growth rate of saplings.c.jason repeatedly runs an experiment until he gets the results he desires.d. mia records her observations of an experiment precisely and accurately.

4.06 hc)a five-year review of threats to the southern resident orca population of the united states concluded that the top threats were prey availability, contaminants, and effects from recreational and whale watching vessels. further down the list are oil spills, disease, and effects from commercial vessels not targeting whales. how might this list be different if it were for transient whale populations, which have a larger average population size and live farther offshore in open waters? a)the transient population is more likely to be affected by contaminants. b)the transient population is less likely to be affected by whale watching vessels. c)the transient population is more likely to be affected by disease. d)the transient population is less likely to be affected by prey availability.

Which statement is true about the cell theory? a) it is well-supported by evidence. b) it is unchangeable and permanent.