What is an earthquake?

A. a release of energy
B. a fault
C. a seismic wave


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas (Mexico) coincided with the beginning of NAFTA and concerned the issue of

A) a peasant way of life. B) indigenous rights. C) globalization. D) exploitation. E) a peasant way of life, indigenous rights, globalization, and exploitation.

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Which of the following statements about current world trends and their consequences is correct?

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