The geothermal gradient represents a decrease in interior temperature with decreasing distance from the surface
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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If you wanted to avoid earthquakes, which of the following areas would be the safest to live?
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Patterned ground is also known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Precipitation of calcium carbonate in caverns is most likely to create ____
a. springs b. uvalas c. sinkholes d. stalactites