Planetesimals are ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


Accreting masses of gases, liquids, and solids that may eventually become true planets

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A hypsographic curve is

A) a graph that shows the change in temperature with depth below the surface of a continent. B) a graph that shows the change in temperature with depth below the surface of the ocean floor. C) a generalized curve showing Earth's surface by area and elevation in relation to sea level. D) a graph that shows Earth is of relatively high relief. E) a graph that shows Earth's relief is great when compared to its diameter.

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Coastal areas can have heavy waves on a clear, nonstormy day

a. True b. False

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Why might West Virginia have the landslide risk that it does?

A) Appalachian Mountains B) Agricultural activities C) Volcanic eruptions D) Permafrost

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Dung beetles live in regions where cattle graze, quickly burying and recycling cattle droppings

Because of the dung beetle's activities, breeding habitats and resources for disease-carrying flies are reduced, and the plants upon which cattle feed are nourished. The relationship between the dung beetles and the cattle is a type of ________. A) mutualism B) intraspecific competition C) parasitism D) interspecific competition

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