What technology allows scientists to precisely measure plate motions?

A. Global satellite imagery
B. Global seismometers
C. Global positioning system


Answer: C

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The most ecologically sustainable meat with the lowest environmental impact would be

A) open ocean aquaculture of salmon or shrimp. B) harvesting wild populations of predatory species such as sharks. C) open ocean aquaculture of fish or mollusks that feed on phytoplankton. D) converting mangroves to aquaculture of fish or mollusks that feed on phytoplankton.

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Which of the following is NOT a measure of biological diversity?

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Which of the following is not a setting in which regional mountain belts form?

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