Seasonal variation on earth is due to the a) revolution of earth on its axis. b) elliptical path the sun takes around the earth. c) tilt of the earth's axis of rotation. d) distance of earth from the sun at any given time.

What does the word submerged mean in the following sentence? after it rained for three days in a row, the streets were completely submerged.

Which of the activities listed below could limit global warming by slowing the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels? view available hint(s) select all that apply. a. replacing fossil fuels with nuclear energy b. burning vegetation to clear land for agriculture c. limiting soil erosion so organic matter takes longer to decompose d. choosing a fuel-efficient car, or bicycling to school or work e. using more electrical appliances and cars f. cutting down forests to build houses

17. the soil erosion pictured here is the result of what? a. harvesting renewable resources at a rate greater than the sustainable yield b. a mudslide caused by excessive rains c. harvesting renewable resources at a rate lower than the sustainable yield d. the transition between geologic eras and eons