Which of the following erosional processes does NOT take place where a glacier is decoupled from its bed?

a. abrasion
b. ice thrusting
c. plucking
d. scouring


b

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A) strong herbicide B) predator used to manage a pest naturally C) species-specific chemical attractant D) chemical that travels in the bloodstream and controls an organism's growth and development E) new form of chemical insecticide waiting FDA approval

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Mexico City, under colonial rule, was developed according to the

A) Laws of Cortez. B) Laws of the Indies. C) Treaty of Tordesillas. D) Colonial Center Laws. E) Laws of Corona Real.

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The _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ effectively divided

North America into two large landmasses. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Compared with soils beneath built-up areas, soils beneath a forested watershed will generally

A) reduce surface runoff. B) become compacted more quickly. C) be more likely to flood. D) be more likely to shrink and swell.

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