How many years of stress were relieved by the 1906 earthquake, if the speed of movement has been 5.6 cm/yr?

The 1906 San Francisco earthquake resulted in a maximum 8.5 m (28 ft) of movement along the San Andreas Fault around Point Reyes.
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151 years

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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All of the following are among the world's top five most populous nations EXCEPT:

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The Earth's atmosphere is rich in ________, a product of plant photosynthesis.

A. nitrogen B. argon C. carbon monoxide D. carbon dioxide E. oxygen

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Cattle and dairy cows are responsible for producing around 16% of the world's annual emissions of which greenhouse gas?

A. carbon dioxide B. nitrous oxide C. carbon monoxide D. chlorofluorocarbons E. methane

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