What caused the giant tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: an underwater earthquake with magnitude 9.3

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Which of these foods yields a higher water footprint?

A. strawberries from San Joaquin Valley, CA B. oranges from Florida C. corn from Iowa D. blueberries from Maine

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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) programs had the effect of

A) promoting gentrification. B) integrating neighborhoods racially. C) improving urban schools. D) promoting housing segregation.

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Which of the following is not an example of individuals and communities working to mitigate climate change?

A) Tree planting in exchange for greenhouse gas credits B) Leaving the decision-making to elected officials C) Farmers using no-till agriculture D) Protecting and restoring natural habitats E) Using renewable energy sources

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Which of the following is NOT a major factor in producing a great variety of local climates?

a. underlying strata b. precipitation c. temperature d. latitude e. elevation

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