What is true about the importance of location for cities that were founded over 100 years ago versus the cities that are rapidly growing today?
A) Older cities were founded in areas where the interstate highway system could easily connect them with other major cities.
B) Modern growing cities are found in locations where there is space to contain their rapid expansion.
C) Older cities were founded along waterways or rail hubs so that goods could be easily transported.
D) Modern cities are located in areas of abundant natural resources to meet the future needs of their growing populations.
Answer: C) Older cities were founded along waterways or rail hubs so that goods could be easily transported.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) 2 B) 14 C) 66 D) 78 E) 86
A lake that is described as oligotrophic is typically
a. low in primary productivity b. low in plant nutrients c. high in plant nutrients d. both low in primary productivity and low in plant nutrients e. both low in primary productivity and high in plant nutrients
What does this texture indicate about the formation of this rock?
A) It formed from an explosive pyroclastic eruption.
B) The rock solidified at great depth.
C) The magma formed some crystals before rising closer to the surface and solidifying.
D) The magma had abundant dissolved gas.