1. What was the average yearly ice loss in 1980 versus 2010? (1 point) 2. What is the overall trend shown in this graph? (2 points)
3. How does a melting glacier affect the ocean? (2 points)

__1__ is a climate cycle where the temperature of the __2__ ocean changes because of movements of air and ocean currents. during this period, the trade winds in the south __3__ , causing the __4__ water to move from the __5__ region to the __6__ region. 1) el nino or the monsoon 2) atlantic, indian, or pacific 3) reverse, strengthen, or weaken 4) cold or warm 5) eastern or western 6) eastern or western

1) what three conditions must be present for minerals to form through natural processes? 2) why are minerals considered inorganic substances? 3) how do oxides differ from other minerals that contain oxygen atoms? 4) how is a sulfide different from a sulfate? what makes native elements unique?

This question is only for applicants to scholars for medicine or scholars for dental medicine: what aspects about medicine (or dental medicine) intrigue you? describe how these aspects influence your life. (100-650 words)