An earthquake's epicenter is the point on Earth's surface that lies directly above the ____

a. scarp
b. focus
c. seismic wave
d. graben


b

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Wave-cut platforms along northern coastlines of North America and the Great Lakes are exposed as

the result of: a. rising sea level. b. sediment erosion. c. sediment deposition. d. isostatic rebound. e. falling sea level.

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When an area surrounding a national park is heavily logged, the park is in danger of becoming a

A. fragmentation zone. B. habitat island. C. barrier island. D. urban landscape. E. temperate region.

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What is the biggest drawback for developing oil shales, tar sands, and coal gasoline?

A. Availability of these resources B. Cost C. There are no drawbacks D. Imports of these are extremely cheap

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Deformation and metamorphism is part of?

a) internal processes within the moon b) volcanic eruptions c) the rock cycle d) all of these e) none of these

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