The lithosphere refers to the
A) plasticky interior of the Earth that moves in response to heating from the interior.
B) molten lava that is ejected from volcanoes.
C) land part of the Earth only.
D) solid upper part of the Earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle.
D) solid upper part of the Earth, including the crust and uppermost mantle.
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A) more soil and plants. B) darker lava color. C) a more prominent central crater. D) All of these are correct.
The acceleration of a falling object when reaching its terminal velocity is
A. g. B. constant. C. indefinite. D. zero.
What percent of the Sub-Saharan Africa population is under the age of 15 years?
A) 43% B) 55% C) 70% D) 25% E) 63%
Which of the following terms refers to the small area of high pressure created by the cold, heavy air of a thunderstorm downdraft?
A. gust front B. anticyclone C. mesohigh D. microburst