For the same amount of discharge, a narrow, shallow channel will have a higher water velocity than will a wide, deep channel

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Compare the annual range of temperature (between January and July) in Montreal with your analysis of New Orleans. Why the greater range value for Montreal?


Montreal—Station # 2
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If an earthquake occurred near the oceanic trench in this figure, which one of the following hazards is likely to threaten the town of Ashton?



A) Destruction by a tsunami
B) Liquefaction of soils and other weak materials because of shaking
C) Landslides and other slope failures caused by shaking
D) All of these are correct.

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How did plants and algae acquire their ability to photosynthesize?

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Which location on this figure from the Investigation is most likely to have volcanoes formed above a subduction zone?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

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