An orogeny is an episode of lithospheric plate downwarping that forms a sedimentary basin

a. True
b. False


False

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Which of the following best matches the description?Diffuse pollutants, such as agricultural runoff that are not from a single source.

A. point source B. unconfined aquifer C. confined aquifer D. water table E. artesian aquifer F. nonpoint source G. surface impoundment H. in-stream uses I. water diversion J. aquiclude K. septic tank L. aquifer M. landfills N. aquitard O. groundwater mining

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All of the following are differences of European CBDs as compared to the U.S. CBDs except

A) more people live in CBDs. B) more day-to-day consumer services in the CBDs. C) narrow streets and low-rise structures. D) contains financial services. E) poor people more likely to live in outer rings.

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Where are the largest magnitude earthquakes most common?

A. at mid-ocean ridges B. at subduction zones C. at transform boundaries

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Which is the least common ecosystem type on Earth?

Terrestrial Boreal Marine Freshwater

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