Why are earthquakes more likely to occur in Tokyo, Anchorage, and Los Angeles than they are in
New York, London, or Paris? What will be an ideal response?
The first three cities lie along or very near the margins of plates; the other cities are farther from the
edges.
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Commercial forests have the same biodiversity as old-growth forests
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining how much or how little precipitation a region receives?
A. Vegetation B. Proximity to water C. Global atmospheric circulation patterns D. Topography E. All of these are important factors
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The basic building block of all silicate minerals is the silica ____
A)tetrahedron B)backbone C)scaffolding D)skeleton E)layer
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________ is the weak layer
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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