The present elevation of the Appalachian Mountains is due mainly to (Choose all that apply.)A) post-orogenic upliftB) breakup of PangaeaC) an orogeny during early Paleozoic timeD) the Wilson cycle

What will be an ideal response?


A, B, C, D

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A) reverse B) strike-slip C) thrust D) normal

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Which rare-earth metal is used to make nickel-metal-hydride batteries?

A. lanthanum B. ytterbium C. europium D. terbium

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Tornado intensities are displayed on the ____

a. Enhanced Fujita Scale b. Saffir-Simpson Scale c. Tornado Scale d. Severe Weather Scale

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What is the temperature range on this map? Calculate the difference between the maximum (highest) and minimum (lowest) temperature readings. In the spaces below, fill in the readings; use a map or an atlas to determine the city (station) where the data were collected.

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Maximum temperature: ____________
Station (city): ____________
Minimum temperature: ____________
Station (city): ____________
Range (express in C° and F°): ____________

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