What type of stress is the cause of most folding?

a) tension
b) compression
c) confining pressure
d) fluid pressure
e) all of the above


Answer: b) compression

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A) They have declined steadily, and were at zero in 2004. B) They have increased steadily, and were at 4% in 2005. C) After increasing up until 2000, savings rates have dropped to near zero since. D) After declining dramatically until 2000, they are back up and are now at an all-time high. E) They have held steady at 7%.

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Which measurement has a length of approximately 750 km?

a. 15° of longitude at 60° latitude b. 10° of longitude at 47° latitude c. 10° of latitude at 24° W longitude d. 10° of longitude at 24° latitude e. 30° of longitude at 75° latitude

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The "master gland" produces many hormones that control the function of other endocrine organs. The "master gland" is the

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