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The uppermost layer of the atmosphere, in which temperature increases as altitude increases

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What type of wave is categorized as a deep-water wave?

a. Capillary wave b. Seiche wave c. Tsunami wave d. Tides

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At mid-ocean ridges, seamounts and pillow lavas (basalts) are found. What is the difference between these structures?

a) Seamounts are found at convergent boundaries while pillow lavas are found at divergent boundaries. b) Pillow basalts form when hot lava from the sea floor is cooled quickly by cold seawater, creating smooth, rounded lobes. A seamount is an underwater volcano. c) Seamounts are flat topped while pillow lavas are rounded. d) Pillow lavas are formed at continental arcs while seamounts are formed at island arcs.

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Throughout much of the last 3 million years, known as the ________, glaciers covered much of North America

A) Pleistocene Epoc B) Cenozoic Epoc C) Mesozoic Era D) Protozoic Era E) Paleogene Era

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What happens to a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field? How does orientation of the wire make a difference?

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