A hurricane's greatest threat to life and property along coasts comes from

A) heavy rain.
B) storm surge.
C) high winds.
D) tornadoes spawned by the hurricane.


Answer: B

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A) they require fresh water to reproduce B) the surf is an important part of their mobility C) there is more sunlight reaching the seafloor in those regions D) they feed on the organisms washed into the ocean from nearby land

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With the world's second largest economy, behind only the United States, this country accounts for a third of total world economic growth

A) Japan B) Germany C) Russia D) China E) Canada

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Hydrothermal vents are called "black smokers" because of the black water emitting from the vents due to the

precipitation of inorganic sulfides. a. True b. False

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Entering a new job at a small medical testing facility, Ben is cautioned to handle certain chemicals carefully. Wondering what harm some of these chemicals can potentially cause, Ben asks a coworker

The coworker says, "Well, I think they can cause cancer if you breathe the fumes." Ben wants to be certain. According to OSHA guidelines, Ben should A) read the relevant material safety data sheets. B) search the Internet for medical articles related to these compounds. C) ask the supervisors about the dangers of the substances he handles. D) check the information on the HAZMAT signs in his workplace.

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