Resources that include sand, gravel, crushed stone, salt, and sulfur are known as

____________________ resources. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


nonmetallic

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When the cost of shipping raw materials is higher than the cost of of shipping the final product, firms tend to locate near the raw materials

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ refers to large-scale intentional efforts to modify Earth's climate.

A. Climate construction B. Geoengineering C. Climate modeling D. Biospheric engineering

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Using Figure 16.20 in your textbook, which statement comparing stream patterns is true?

A) A braided pattern is less stable and more variable than a meandering pattern. B) A braided pattern is more stable and has coarser sediment grains than a meandering pattern. C) A braided pattern is less stable and has finer sediment grains than a meandering pattern. D) A braided pattern is less stable and has a lower slope than a meandering pattern.

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Animals capable of moving independent of the ocean currents, by swimming or other means of propulsion, are called ________

A) plankton B) nekton C) biomass D) benthos organisms

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