What are the smaller magnitude quakes that follow a major earthquake?

a.) epishocks
b.) exoshocks
c.) hyposhocks
d.) aftershocks


Answer: d.) aftershocks

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Conical marine organisms that lived during the Cambrian and were the earliest builders of reef-like structures are

known as ____. a. protists b. cyanobacteria c. brachiopods d. sponges (porifera) e. archaeocyathids

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We build dams to ________

A) transform watersheds into farms, towns, and recreational areas B) control the spread of water borne diseases C) improve habitat for native fish D) generate electricity, prevent flooding, and provide irrigation and drinking water E) drain wetlands for urban development

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