Which of the three reference states of stress are, by nature, isotropic?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The lithostatic reference state of stress is isotropic in the sense that the stress is the same in all directions.
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A) The ions are produced in the process of evaporation of ocean water. B) The ions originate from marine organisms that have decomposed on the bottom of the ocean. C) The ions originate from salts contained in rainwater. D) The ions originate from the weathering of rocks on land.
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Which of the following is most porous?
A)sand B)soil C)gravel D)silt E)clay
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Most human ancestors (ancestors of Homo) have become extinct
a. True b. False
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Ozone is actually a form of the element hydrogen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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