Ocean-ocean plate convergence formed major mountain belts such as the Andes and Cascades.

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


False

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Zooplankton are the most numerous primary consumers in the ocean

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The moment magnitude of an earthquake is determined from ________. Choose the one parameter that isĀ notĀ involved.

A. the surface area of rupture B. the amount of rock displacement along the fault C. the time of shaking D. the strength of the rock

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What type of stress associated with plate movement causes folding of the crust?

A. vertical compression B. shearing C. tension D. bending E. lateral compression

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Which of the following is a correct example of global warming creating a positive feedback?

A) Ice has a higher albedo than water so replacing ice with water causes the surface to warm. B) Ice has a lower albedo than water so replacing ice with water causes the surface to warm. C) More water evaporating will create more low level clouds, causing the surface to warm. D) Less water evaporating will create more low level clouds, causing the surface to warm.

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