An orogeny is an episode of lithospheric plate downwarping that forms a sedimentary basin
a. True
b. False
False
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Which is the least common ecosystem type on Earth?
Terrestrial Boreal Marine Freshwater
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
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.
Where are the largest magnitude earthquakes most common?
A. at mid-ocean ridges B. at subduction zones C. at transform boundaries