Why did northern Maine become popular as a site for a biathlon center and an international biathlon competition in recent years?

What will be an ideal response?


Students can point out that this was a way of revitalizing this area's depressed rural economy, while taking advantage of Maine's cold winters and heavy snowfalls.

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The initial hypoxic insult associated with a drowning occurs from:

A) apnea. B) lung injury. C) pulmonary edema. D) surfactant damage.

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Biocentric preservation is a philosophy that supports the belief that

A. Preservation of wildlife is needed for human survival B. All living things have a fundamental right to exist and pursue their own interests C. The biosphere is a central resource for humans D. Humans must manage resources for maximum productivity E. All living things have value for humans

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When air rises, it expands and cools adiabatically

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A shallow depression from which an abundance of fine material has been deflated is known as a deflation hollow or

A) seif B) blowout C) tombolo D) barchan E) swash

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