Based on insurance industry records of economic loss from natural disasters, 32 of the 40 most expensive disasters between 1970 and 2017 were ________.
A. landslides
B. weather events
C. volcanic eruptions
D. fires
E. earthquakes
Answer: B
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which statement correctly describes the distribution of earthquakes on planet Earth?
Which statement correctly describes the distribution of earthquakes on planet Earth?
- Some in linear patterns; others randomly scattered.
- All randomly scattered.
- All in linear patterns.
The spatial term "Middle East"
A. is the term preferred by the Islamic world. B. was first coined by a 7th century Islamic geographer. C. includes the countries of the Maghreb. D. is considered Eurocentric and insensitive.
A pair of tennis balls fall through the air from a tall building. One ball is ordinary and the other is filled with lead pellets. The ball to reach the ground first is the
A) regular ball. B) lead-filled ball. C) same for both