Coastal landform modifications are sometimes caused by a localized increase in the volume of water. The modification process is called ________
A) melting
B) ocean currents
C) stream outflow
D) ice push
E) wave action
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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The _________ of Europe provide a diversity of geographic opportunities that have catapulted Europe through the Industrial Revolution and into the information age.
-population distribution -physical landforms -water bodies -natural resources -mountains