The Milky Way is about 100,000 light-years from side to side

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Just after an alpha particle leaves the nucleus, would you expect it to speed up? Why?

A. Yes. Once the alpha particle leaves the nucleus, there are no more forces acting on it and it therefore accelerates. B. No. As the alpha particle leaves the nucleus, it is slowed by the constant attraction of the electrons surrounding the nucleus. C. Yes. Once the alpha particle leaves the nucleus, it accelerates because of mutual electric repulsion with the nucleus from which it escaped. D. No. Once the alpha particle leaves the nucleus, it is slowed by the repulsion of the next closest atom's nucleus.

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What characterizes deep ocean sediments?

A) The sediments are well-sorted due to high energy fluctuations B) The sediments are well-sorted due to low energy fluctuations C) The sediments are poorly sorted due to high energy fluctuations D) The sediments are poorly sorted due to low energy fluctuations

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For every integer increase of magnitude on the Richter Scale, ____________________ times more energy is released by the earthquake

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain how the gradient, discharge, channel size, and channel roughness typically change as you migrate downstream

What will be an ideal response?

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