An asteroid or comet that strikes the Earth's surface is called a meteor
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Which of the following factors distinguishes severe thunderstorms from ordinary thunderstorms?
A. Severe thunderstorms contain hail. B. Severe thunderstorms have a strong updraft and downdraft. C. Severe thunderstorms have a tilted updraft in the mature stage. D. Severe thunderstorms have an anvil-shaped cloud.
Which environmental impact of underground mining is considered to be the most serious?
a. underground explosions b. underground flooding c. acid mine drainage d. ground subsidence e. overburden collaps
Air pollution in the urban areas of many less-developed countries is ____.
A. getting much better B. remaining about the same C. getting a little better D. getting worse E. as bad as it could possibly be
The subsurface location where rock displacement and the resulting earthquake originate is the ____
a. scarp b. dip c. epicenter d. strike e. focus