Flood control structures along the Mississippi River surrounding New Orleans are predominantly ________.
A. bypasses
B. upstream dams
C. riprap lining
D. artificial levees
E. All of the answers are correct.
Answer: D
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A. can be composted to produce nutrient-rich soil amendments. B. is usually incinerated. C. can be recycled, but only in the home.
Passive margin deposits are rare or absent during the Proterozoic and thereafter
a. True b. False
In a mercury barometer, when the air pressure increases, the mercury in the tube __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).