Who is considered to be the father of physical oceanography?
A) ?Eratosthenes
B) ?Ptolemy
C) ?Matthew Maury
D) ?Captain James Cook
C
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A. 2 degree B. 0.25 degree C. 0.50 degree D. 1 degree E. 0.75 degree
Which texture is generally the most drought resistant soil type?
A. Clay B. Silt C. Gravel D. Sand
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A. the abundance of available abandoned salt mines. B. salt blocks radiation from radioactive decay. C. the high melting temperature of salt, which helps contain heat-producing wastes. D. the fact that salt will flow plastically and self-seal under pressure.