Which two uses consume most freshwater in the United States?
A) Drinking water and showering
B) Mining and raising livestock
C) Irrigation and drinking water
D) Mining and industrial use
E) Irrigation and thermoelectric power
E) Irrigation and thermoelectric power
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During a very cold winter, water pipes sometimes burst. The reason for this is
A) the ground contracts when colder, pulling pipes apart. B) water expands when freezing. C) water contracts when freezing. D) the thawing process releases pressure on the pipes. E) none of the above
Which technological innovation was used by Prince Henry the Navigator's explorers to aid in discovering
new trade routes? a. Sextant b. Batten sails c. Compass d. Chronometer e. Traverse boards
True or False: Minerals with covalent bonds are more resistant to weathering than minerals with ionic bonds
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The percentage of all earthquakes that occur along a plate boundary is nearly:a
100%. b. 95%. c. 80%. d. 55%. e. 25%.