Question

question 12 (5 points) in addition to surface tension, whats responsible for driving ocean waves? a) centrifugal force b) drag from wind c) the coriolis effect d) thermohaline circulation question 13 (5 points) which process can increase the rate of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere in response to a decrease in albedo? a) ice - albedo feedback b) precession of the ecliptic c) continental drift d) volcanic activity

Explanation:

For Question 12: Ocean waves are primarily driven by wind - drag from wind. Centrifugal force is not a main driver of ocean waves. The Coriolis effect affects the direction of large - scale motions like ocean currents and wind patterns, not directly driving waves. Thermohaline circulation is related to the movement of water due to differences in temperature and salinity and is not a driver of waves.
For Question 13: Ice - albedo feedback occurs when a decrease in albedo (reflectivity) due to melting ice leads to more absorption of solar radiation, warming the Earth, and can increase the rate of greenhouse gas emissions as permafrost thaws and releases methane and carbon dioxide. Precession of the ecliptic is an astronomical phenomenon related to the Earth's orbit and has no direct link to greenhouse gas emissions due to albedo changes. Continental drift is a long - term geological process and not related to short - term changes in greenhouse gas emissions due to albedo. Volcanic activity can release greenhouse gases but is not directly related to changes in albedo.

Answer:

Question 12: B. Drag from wind
Question 13: A. Ice - albedo feedback