Geographers draw two types of lines (arcs) on maps to indicate location. The lines (or arcs) drawn between the North and South Poles are known as ________. The Equator and other circles north and south of it are known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: meridians (or lines of longitude); parallels (or lines of latitude)

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a - exfoliation b - vesicles c - talus d - creep e - slump

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Which of the following are the main types of folds?

a. Anticline b. Multicline c. Syncline d. MonoCline e. Both a, c, and d

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Overall warming in global temperatures since 1970 can be explained only by human impact. True or false?

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The rising global demand for food has recently been met by ________

A) an increase in per-acre crop yields B) switching to a diet high in fish and seafood, which do not require cropland C) cultivating more land D) decreasing the per-capita amount of food available

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