Earth's axis is tilted 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which of the following is NOT a drawback of burning coal for electricity?

A. Much of the coal mined is through mountain top removal and valley fill, which leads to major environmental problems near the mine sites. B. When burned, coal gives off a high amount of sulfur compounds and mercury.  C. Toxic coal ash much be stored indefinitely. D. Coal reserves in the U.S. are plentiful.

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A sulfide mineral that commonly forms cube-shaped crystals is

A) pyrite. B) hematite. C) dolomite. D) gypsum. E) halite.

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Metamorphism is related to Plate Tectonics. For example, both the continent-continent collisions and subduction zones can cause metamorphism.

a. true b. false

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The Sulu Sea separates the Philippines from:

A) Japan B) Taiwan C) China D) Borneo Island

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