________ continental margins occur where oceanic lithosphere is being subducted beneath the edge of a continent

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Active (or subduction)

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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Mucus lining the human upper respiratory tract

A. causes about 90% of pollution-related lung cancer. B. is a significant source of radon. C. generates carbon monoxide. D. removes particles and dissolves some gaseous pollutants. E. is a major source of CFCs.

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If you were a petroleum geologist searching for oil deposits (derived from ancient biomass), why would you want to know the positioning of these landmasses hundreds of millions of years ago? What climate region would you look for?


What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Residence times are dependent upon steady-state conditions and a well-mixed ocean

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The internal political geography of the Russian Federation includes a mixture of political units that fall into two categories, the administrative and ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences