Which of the following best describes sets of fractures in relatively fresh bedrock, such as granite, that are roughly parallel to the land surface?


Answer : Sheeting fractures

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The Conservation Reserve Program pays farmers to ________

A) grow soybeans and other kinds of harvestable groundcover B) stop growing tobacco C) stop cultivating highly erodible cropland D) grow cattle feed instead of commercial crops E) grow native crops such as corn and beans

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Jumbo drops from a high pole into water far below. When he is half-way down

A. his kinetic and potential energies are equal. B. he has gained an amount of kinetic energy equal to half his initial potential energy. C. his potential energy is halved. D. all of the above

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Trichloroethane (TCE) was commonly used at industrial sites as a solvent to remove grease from machines and engines. The spent TCE was dumped in the environment and polluted large areas of groundwater.  Eventually, it was discovered that the surfactants used in laundry detergent worked just as well and are less harmful to the environment. Which action represents the switch to surfactants?

A. waste reduction B. waste management C. reuse and recycle D. waste processing

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