The biggest earthquake ever recorded instrumentally occurred on 22 May 1960 in southern Chile with a seismic moment magnitude of 9.5. 

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


True

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The puzzle-like fit of the continents, similarity of rock types across continents, and glacial evidence all were pieces of evidence supporting Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift. What was another piece of supporting evidence?

A. land bridges were discovered connecting Africa and South America B. continents were found to have plowed through ocean basins to move into current positions C. distribution of similar fossils across multiple continents D. gravitational pull of the Moon was found to be responsible for connecting Pangaea

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Science, art, and religion need not contradict one another because

A. all three involve different domains. B. choosing religion and art means no need to heed science. C. choosing the right one means no need to heed the other two. D. choosing science means no need to heed religion and art.

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The White Nile River loses nearly half its water as it flows through

A. Khartoum B. The Nubian Desert C. The Sudd D. The Delta

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Which water mass is characterized by relatively constant temperature and salinity with depth?

a. surface zone b. deep zone c. pycnocline zone d. halocline e. thermocline

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