What part of the continental margin marks the true edge of the continent?
A. continental shelf
B. continental rise
C. continental slope
D. abyssal plain
Answer: C
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A) follows the pressure gradient force. B) curves around to flow toward its original source. C) flows perpendicular to the pressure gradient force. D) is usually not affected by the Coriolis force.
According to some critics, why doesn't an emphasis on improving energy efficiency succeed in reducing energy consumption?
A. Some people quickly switch back to less efficient products. B. Early efficiency improvements are reversed, resulting in a net decrease in efficiency. C. Energy-efficient products become too expensive because of demand. D. People tire of hearing about efficiency. E. Some people tend to use more energy when they buy energy-efficient devices.
In addition to the United States, all countries listed are permanent members of the UN Security Council except one, which is not a permanent member
A) China B) France C) Germany D) Russia E) United Kingdom
Thousands of scattered and small islands in the central and western Pacific, mostly north of the equator make up the region of __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word