Which of the following statements about Earth is CORRECT?
A) Earth is the second largest planet in the solar system.
B) It is elongated.
C) The equatorial diameter is 42 km (26 mi.) greater than the polar diameter.
D) Earth is perfectly spherical.
C
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Orbiting molecules of water in a wave touch the sea or lake floor at the depth of the
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Why would the effects of the storm have been so much more pronounced and long-lasting in Haiti than in the Dominican Republic?
A) The deforested areas in Haiti experienced increased volume and speed of rainfall runoff, causing mudslides and severe flooding. B) Because of the absence of forests, Haiti experienced stronger winds than the Dominican Republic. C) Haiti received much more rain than the Dominican Republic. D) The lack of forests in Haiti created a warmer land surface, which fed more heat energy into the hurricane, worsening the storm on that side of the island.
Shale is metamorphosed into three rock types: (1) a banded gneissic rock; (2) a rock with small mica crystals with a shiny aspect; (3) a very shiny rock with large mica crystals; and (4) a dull slate with cleavage. Which of the following lists these rocks in order of increasing metamorphic grade?
A. 3, 2, 4, 1 B. 1, 2, 3, 4 C. 4, 3, 2, 1 D. 2, 3, 4, 1 E. 4, 2, 3, 1