Which of the following indicates that a site may be favorable for geothermal energy?
A. an area that lacks recent faulting, which can disrupt the continuity of aquifers
B. a shallow magma chamber, even one that is recently solidified
C. an area without recent volcanism which can disrupt the flow of groundwater
D. a lack of hot springs indicating that the hot water is all trapped at depth
Answer: B
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Which of the following statements are true about China's one-child population policy?
a. Government officials say the alternative was mass starvation. b. The fertility rate dropped from 5.7 to 5.5 over a period of about 40 years. c. The policy has reduced the population by as much as 400 million people. d. The government say the alternative was mass starvation and the fertility rate dropped from 5.7 to 1.5 over about 40 years. e. Government officials say the alternative was mass starvation, the fertility rate dropped from 5.7 to 1.5, and the population was reduced by as much as 400 million people.
There is only one official language in Canada—English
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What is La Niña?
a. A warmer than normal circulation event b. A circulation due to density and salinity c. A colder than normal circulation event d. The result of volcanic eruptions
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a low gradient river?
a. floodplain b. levee c. alluvial fan d. oxbow lake e. point bar