The 1993 flood in the central United States was caused by ________.
A. a single large rainstorm over a large area
B. a series of dam failures after an earthquake
C. several storms building up excess moisture over several months over much of the Upper Mississippi River Drainage Basin
D. rapid melting of record winter snows during the spring
Answer: C
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A) economic values B) cultural values C) natural resources D) natural culture E) political systems analysis
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1.the largest whales would disappear first.
2.there are no more big whales left to catch.
3.whale harvest increases after global war ceases.
4.fin whales are most abundant and should be hunted first.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. esker b. terminal moraine c. horn d. drumlin