Temperatures at high latitudes are usually lower than near the equator because

they receive less energy from the sun
the earth's surface is farther from the sun
the solar energy must be spread over a larger area
oceans absorb the heat

Which statement best describes how private industry decides where to spend the money on research and development

Use the profile illustrated for problem (1). assume that the layer of silty sand fill (sm) is placed over the entire site. estimate the thickness of the fill (h - in feet) that will cause the effective vertical stress at the center of the clay layer to increase by 517.5 pounds per square foot.

Select all the correct answers. which three statements about electromagnetic radiation are true?