Which of the following factors cause most of the destruction that results from hurricanes?

A. high winds
B. flooding
C. tornadoes
D. hail


Answer: B

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Scarp formation is often associated with

A. creep. B. rockfalls. C. slumps. D. rockslides.

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This type of crater, which is very abundant on most moons and solid planets, is formed by

A. an explosive volcanic eruption. B. impact from a meteoroid or other object from space. C. a nonexplosive volcanic eruption. D. the collapse of a limestone cave.

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In which zone would temperature vary more in a single day than between months?

A) low latitudes B) mid-latitudes C) polar areas D) highlands

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A tsunami is an example of what type of wave?

a. forced b. wind wave c. tides d. free e. deep-water wave

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