Briefly explain why loess can originate in, but is not deposited in, deserts. What will be an ideal response?


For loess to accumulate, it must be stabilized by moisture and vegetation.

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________ cells generate electricity directly from the sun's energy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following occur during an uncontrolled fission chain reaction?

A) A heavy nucleus is broken into smaller nuclei. B) More neutrons are produced than are consumed. C) both a and b D) neither a nor b

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All of these countries are located in Central America except:

A) Paraguay B) Guatemala C) Panama D) Nicaragua E) Costa Rica

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