The movement of tectonic plates is significant because it
a. explains the formation of waterfalls and river canyons
b. predicts where earthquakes are likely to occur
c. explains the formation of ocean currents
d. predicts where endangered species might be found
e. explains the formation of weather
B
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What was a key point demonstrated by photographs in the textbook from before and after hurricanes?
A) Neighborhoods were flooded, but the houses and shorelines were unchanged. B) Most houses were buried beneath sand brought in by strong waves. C) Waves and storm surge caused erosion of beaches and destruction of houses. D) Most houses were protected by the beach sediment.
A small piece of chalk made of calcium carbonate can be useful for alleviating acid indigestion because calcium carbonate is
A. able to turn the acid into a gas which can relieve the buildup of excess acid. B. able to add an extra lining to the stomach to protect it from the excess acid. C. able to absorb excess acid and carry it out of the system. D. a base that reacts to neutralize any excess acids.
Which kriging method allows the use of one or more secondary variables?
A. disjunctive kriging B. indicator kriging C. cokriging D. block kriging
During cyclogenesis, cloud formation will be least intense here
A) at the center of the low-pressure area B) along the boundary of the cold front C) just outside the center of the low-pressure area D) along the boundary of the warm front