Which of the following sediment sizes is likely to be transported mostly on the bottom of the stream bed?

A) Fine sand
B) Sticky clay particles
C) Pebbles and cobbles
D) Dissolved materials


C) Pebbles and cobbles

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Only about 2.5% of all the water on our planet is fresh water, and ________

A) most of this is far from where humans live B) over half of this is in wetlands near coastlines and is becoming contaminated with saltwater C) over half of this is extremely hard water and is nearly unusable for drinking or agriculture D) most of this is in underground aquifers E) most of this is in large, freshwater lakes

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A census area based on commuting patterns is called a

A) Metropolitan Statistical Area. B) Micropolitan Statistical Area. C) Core-based Statistical Area. D) Combines Statistical Area. E) Primary Statistical Area.

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If you are located at 10 degrees North and 130 degrees West, and you move to a new location that is 50 degrees farther south and 60 degrees farther west, what is your new location? Include both degrees and directions for both coordinates. Latitude:_______ Longitude_________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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