Due to dry winter conditions, no region of South Asia receives more than 80 inches of rain per year

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Metamorphic rocks can sometimes contain unusually large grains surrounded by a fine-grained matrix of other minerals. These large crystals are called ________

A) vesicles B) phenocrysts C) inclusions D) porphyroblasts

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Which type of rock is abundant in older rock formations but more rare in newer formations, may contain oil or gas, and is formed by a reaction with a previous sedimentary rock?

A) anthracite B) bituminous coal C) chert D) dolostone

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Which of the following DOES NOT contribute to a reduction in the intensity of solar radiation reaching the earth's surface?

A) solar angle B) atmospheric path length C) clouds

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