What causes intraplate earthquakes? What will be an ideal response?


Although the causes are not well understood, these earthquakes are likely caused by localized stresses
caused by the compression that most plates experience along their margins.

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In what region of Sub-Saharan Africa is desertification most severe?

A) the Kalahari B) the Sahel C) the Congo D) the Horn of East Africa E) South Africa

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Which locations consist of sediment rather than sedimentary rocks?



A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) 1 and 3
E) 2, 3, and 4

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Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes Northern Europe?

A. most countries in the region have GDP per capita figures lower than the European average. B. unlike the remainder of western Europe, this region has very little industry, and is entirely dependent on fishing and agriculture to support economic growth. C. many of these countries have been reluctant historically to join international organizations, due to long traditions of neutrality. D. the population in all the countries of the region, except for Sweden, have relatively low levels of education.

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Which Julio-Claudian emperor died after eating a tasty dish of mushrooms?

A) Nero B) Tiberius C) Augustus D) Claudius

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