List the three major Late Paleozoic mobile belts in North America: _____________,

_____________, _____________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Appalachian, Ouachita, Cordilleran

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In neoclassical economic theory utility means satisfaction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Match the paleoclimate proxies to the information they can provide about the past climate

A) Provide information about past temperature B) Provide periods of plentiful rain and drought C) Trapped gases provide info about the atmosphere D) Provide vegetation patterns for a location 1) Tree Rings 2) Pollen 3) Ice Cores 4) Corals

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According to this graph, which shows water balance for the Ogallala aquifer, which of the following statements are true?

A. As the aquifer dewaters, it expands, increasing the amount of pore space in which to store water. B. More water is taken out of the aquifer than is gained from recharge. C. Less water is taken out of the aquifer than is gained from recharge. D. Springs and rivers take out more water than does pumping.

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