Moving into the core, P wave velocities gradually increase until a positive jump is reached at about a 5,150-km depth, suggesting that the inner core is solid.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Figure 9-2: Earth–Sun relations on June solstice.

Noting the orientation of the circle of illumination on June 21, explain the above question.

What will be an ideal response?

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Active continental margins are located ____

A) along the east coast of the United States B) along the east coast of South America C) on the west coasts of both North and South America D) all around Africa

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Which type of NEO explodes in the atmosphere before reaching the Earth's surface?

A. meteorite B. asteroid C. bolide

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Photosynthesis in the open sea occurs in the

A. euphotic zone. B. abyssal zone. C. bathyal zone. D. coastal zone. E. profundal zone.

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