An urban legend that states that all it would take is one good, strong earthquake for California to fall off into the sea. Is this true? Explain why this may or may not be the case
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: California is along a transform boundary, which would not experience significant vertical movement.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Talus forms a steep slope because it is
A. subject to soil creep. B. coarse grained and angular. C. fine grained and rounded. D. usually saturated.
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Of the following activities, which one reduces the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A) respiration B) photosynthesis C) decomposition D) combustion E) volcanic activity
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