With respect to geothermal energy, Earth's internal heat escapes evenly though the crust.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The outflow of heat through Earth's crust is not uniform. Higher rates of heat loss generally occur in areas of tectonic and volcanic activity or where the crust is relatively thin.

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A. A compound is just a mixture of elements. B. The components of a mixture do not have the same properties individually as they do when mixed. C. A compound can be physically separated into its components; a mixture cannot be physically separated into its components. D. A mixture can be physically separated into its components; a compound cannot be physically separated into its components. E. The components of a compound have the same properties individually as they do when mixed.

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From this cross section of the Grand Canyon, what occurred between the formation of the Precambrian metamorphic rocks and the deposition of the lowest Paleozoic rocks?

A. uplift and erosion B. erosion C. deposition and tilting of the Precambrian sedimentary and igneous rocks D. uplift E. All of these.

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The speed of a deep-water wave is proportional to ________

A) water depth B) wave frequency C) wave height D) wave speed or celerity E) wavelength

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The European Union retains economic barriers between member countries

Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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