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.

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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

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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

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The subsurface location where rock displacement and the resulting earthquake originate is the ____

a. scarp b. dip c. epicenter d. strike e. focus

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