State a hypothesis with a numerical estimate of the calories contained within a peanut based on the nutritional information on the package label combined with what you have learned in this lesson about fuel efficiency and calorimeters.

Based on what you know about the location of the earth in relation to the sun, why is this called the goldilocks zone in other galaxies? a. it's a region that exhibits a weak gravitational pull, thus maintaining a safe distance from the sun. b. it's an area that doesn't experience any major weather events that could cause mass extinctions. c. it's an area that's an optimal distance from the sun for potentially supporting life. d. it's a region that's unaffected by asteroid or meteor impacts.

How does rain water cause erosion and deposition? a. when acidic water soaks into the ground, water dissolves limestone, resulting in the formation of caves.b. when a river overflows it moves downhill resulting in the formation of caves.c. when it rains, water flows into rivers and streams and moves back to land, resulting in the formation of caves.d. when water empties into lakes, sediment is deposited, resulting in formation of caves.

Which of the following physical characteristics best explains the climate of the area that is circled in black on the climate map above?