The waters off the coast of Peru are normally
A) warm because of a current bringing warm water from the north and upwelling conditions.
B) cold because of a current bringing cold water from the south and upwelling conditions.
C) cold because of a current bringing cold water from the north and sinking water.
D) warm because of a current bringing warm water from the north and sinking water.
B) cold because of a current bringing cold water from the south and upwelling conditions.
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A. wolves B. moose C. fast growing trees D. artificial snow
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) requires no artificial pesticides or fertilizers B) is typical of Native American farming techniques C) is a development of industrial agriculture D) always uses no-till techniques of planting E) accounts for less than 1% of U.S. farmland
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word