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What explains why some issues make it onto the government’s policy agenda and some do not? Why do some issues receive media attention and others do not? Are most issues getting on the agenda because they are “pet” projects of legislators or because of public interest?

A map scale using words, for example, “one inch equals one mile,” is known as a/an:

As the Arctic region warms, more ice and snow melt, and the albedo decreases.  This results in more warming, followed by lower albedo, and followed by still more warming.  This is known as a/an:

Satellite images, such as the one below demonstrating the effect of Santa Ana Winds on Southern California wildfires, and aerial photographs, are good examples of:

Which of the following maps is a good example of a thematic map?

Lines of longitude (meridians):

The maximum angular measurement of latitude is _____ degrees and the maximum angular measurement of longitude is _____ degrees.

One degree of latitude equates to _____ miles (kilometers) on the Earth’s surface.

An accountant neglected to make an adjusting entry for expired prepaid insurance. Which of the following statements is true?

Declared and paid a 5,000 cash dividend, requires a debit to