The effects of increased confining pressure upon rock deformation include:

a. a change to brittle behavior
b. a decrease in strength
c. more rapid deformation
d. none of the above


d

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Infant mortality refers to the number of deaths of children born alive before the age of

A. One B. two C. five D. ten

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Based on previous shifts in manufacturing and current trends, predict future shifts in manufacturing location in the United States and Canada

What will be an ideal response?

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Seawater is an important source of table salt

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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