The salinity (which is the concentration of salt in water), temperature, and density of seawater vary with location and depth.
a. True
b. False
Answer: a. True
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A) self-amplifying chain reaction that is used in most U.S. nuclear power plants. B) self-amplifying chain reaction that could lead to a nuclear explosion. C) sustaining chain reaction using control rods, like that used in most U.S. nuclear power plants. D) sustaining reaction without control rods, which could lead to a meltdown.
Moment magnitude measures ____
a. energy released in a volcanic eruption b. energy released in an earthquake c. distance between an earthquake's epicenter and focus d. damage done by a volcanic eruption e. damage done by an earthquake
Insolation, the energy input for the climate system, is largely determined by
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