Significant pumping of ground water can cause land subsidence which is a result of

A) compaction.
B) fracturing.
C) recharge.
D) discharge.


Answer: A

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A) private economic competition. B) competition between states. C) competition between religious groups. D) competition between political perspectives. E) both private economic competition and competition between states.

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Of all communicable diseases, the one currently that causes the most deaths worldwide is

A) tuberculosis. B) respiratory infections. C) cholera. D) malaria.

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The Schengen Agreement paved the way for the reunification of East and West Germany

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The shape and depth of the ocean basins control the progression of the tide wave.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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