The principle that Earth's crust is in floating equilibrium with the denser mantle below is known as
____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
isostasy
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Which of the following models issues the most frequent forecasts?
A) RUC B) EDMWF C) AVN D) MRF E) NGM
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A tributary that is physically unable to join the main channel on a floodplain due to natural levees is called a
A) alluvial stream. B) meandering tributary. C) levee tributary. D) yazoo tributary.
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Which of the following are found along subduction zones?
A. Active earthquake zones B. Island arc systems C. Oceanic trenches D. All of these are correct. E. None of these is correct.
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The greatest escape speed required is for a rocket launched from
A. the Moon. B. Earth. C. the Sun. D. same for each
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