On Earth, the land and atmosphere absorb some radiation from the Sun. However, most of this radiation is absorbed by the oceans. Which statement best describes the effect of the oceans' absorption of solar radiation on Earth? a) Solar energy absorbed by ocean water reduces the chance of strong rainstorms forming.
b ) Ocean water acts as an insulator for land environments, since water becomes more dense as it is warmed and the warm water sinks.
c) Water can store large amounts of solar energy, and the movement of ocean water transports thermal energy around the globe affecting weather and climates.
d )Absorption of solar energy by the ocean means that most organisms will live on land because the ocean is too warm to support many species.

The ideal that all people should be treated equally. a. rule of law b. representative government c. limited government the bill of rights and the declaration of rights both seek to protect a. the separation of powers b. personal liberties c. representative government

Afull irb committee meeting is convened and one agenda item is a new research proposal to evaluate how mothers interact with their learning-disabled child. the inclusion criteria require the children to be a minimum of five years of age. the protocol requires the mother of the child to look at the child without any expression and not to talk to the child for three minutes. the committee determined that the mother's required task may upset the child. the irb approved the study with appropriate language in the parental permission form regarding the possibility that children might become upset. after the start of the study, the principal investigator reports to the irb that, as expected, one of the children became upset. the incident was handled according to the protocol and the child is fine. what should the irb do with regard to this report?

Which bronfenbrenner level examines the developmental influences of homes, caregivers, friends, and teachers?