What is a tombolo?

a. An embayment parallel to the shore
b. Interconnected marshlands in a river
c. A passage to the ocean within a bar
d. A bridge of sediment that connects a sea island to the mainland
e. A long, shallow body of seawater isolated from the ocean


d

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A) slowed interregional migration because there were few opportunities anywhere. B) slowed intraregional migration because housing prices were high. C) increased interregional migration because of job searches. D) increased intraregional migration because of job searches. E) intraregional migration matched perfectly with interregional migration.

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Earth's primordial atmosphere most likely included ________

A) ammonia, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor B) carbon dioxide, water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and methane C) hydrogen, helium, and oxygen D) nitrogen, ozone, and sulfur dioxide

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Which component of landfills must be controlled to prevent groundwater pollution?

A. leachate B. methane C. plastic foam D. beer bottles

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Surface Weather Map   Refer to the above surface weather map. Between which of the following points is a cold front positioned?

A. between 1 and 2 B. between 2 and 3 C. between 2 and 5 D. between 3 and 4

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