The first plagioclase crystals to form as a hot melt cools are high in ________.

A. manganese
B. lead
C. calcium
D. carbonate
E. iron


Answer: C

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The first comprehensive theory of continental drift was put forward by ________.

A) Darwin B) Köppen C) Wegener D) Wallace

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Consider the isobaric surfaces drawn in the figure below. Referring to the right and left sides of this figure, which of the following options gives (i) the location of the warmest air, (ii) the location of the highest surface pressure, and (iii) the direction of the upper level winds? ?

A. The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. B. The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side. C. The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. D. The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side.

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Using the data given in Table 8.2, plot the temperatures for these three cities and portray with a smooth curved line graph on the temperature graph in Figure 8.3. Calculate the average annual temperature and temperature range for each city.

Trondheim, Norway
Avg. Annual Temperature (°C, °F): __________________
Annual Temp. Range (C°, F°): __________________

Ukhta, Russia
Avg. Annual Temperature (°C, °F): __________________
Annual Temp. Range (C°, F°): __________________


Left Trondheim, Norway, Right Ukhta, Russia

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The Rust Belt is an example of which type of region?

a. vernacular b. formal c. nodal d. functional e. uniform

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