According to elastic rebound theory, rocks deform and bend. When their internal strength is exceeded they rupture. This energy release is called an earthquake

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Determine where the phrase belongs and select that letter. Which letter best matches the phrase most damaging.

Determine where the phrase belongs and select that letter. Which letter best matches the phrase most damaging.

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The lifestyles of the major native groups were as follows:

A) The Aleut and the Algonquins primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Athabascans and the Inuit were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle. B) The Athabascans and the Algonquins were primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Aleut and the Inuit were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle. C) The Inuit and the Aleut were primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Athabascans and the Algonquins were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle. D) The Athabascans and the Inuit were primarily hunters and inland fishers, while the Aleut and the Algonquins were predominately oriented to a marine lifestyle.

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Due to proximity to the Equator, no part of region has glaciers

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No subduction occurs during

A. continent-ocean convergence. B. continent-continent convergence. C. ocean-ocean convergence. D. All of the choices are correct.

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