________ are earthquake waves that cause the most property damage.

A. P-waves
B. Surface waves
C. Body waves
D. S-waves
E. X-waves


Answer: B

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A. CO2 levels of cold glacial periods were about the same as warm interglacial periods. B. CO2 levels of cold glacial periods were more variable than warm interglacial periods. C. CO2 levels of cold glacial periods were higher than warm interglacial periods. D. CO2 levels of cold glacial periods were lower than warm interglacial periods.

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The melting of continental glaciers will not affect sea level

a. True b. False

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What does a porphyritic texture indicate about the history of an igneous rock?

What will be an ideal response?

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A major disadvantage of solar power is ________

A) its cost?effectiveness compared to other types of power B) that solar systems decentralize control over electrical energy C) its efficiency level compared to other types of power D) that there is a lack of knowledge on long?term economic impacts E) the uneven distribution of sunshine around the world

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