The movement of sand parallel to the shore ________

A) is achieved by longshore currents
B) may create spits
C) is created by waves approaching at an oblique angle
D) all of the above


D

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A) the nucleus. B) the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts. C) the mitochondria and chloroplasts. D) all eukaryotic organelles, but not the nucleus.

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This map shows elevations of the water table beneath an area. Which way does the upper level of groundwater flow? Generally toward the

A. north. B. northwest. C. northeast. D. south.

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Jean, who weighs 800 N, stands at rest on two bathroom scales in such a way that one scale reads 500 N. The other scale reads

A. 400 N. B. 200 N. C. 300 N. D. 800 N. E. none of the above

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In the oceans, the zone where density of water changes rapidly with depth is called a pycnocline.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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