In which layer of the Earth does the convection necessary for plate motion occur?

A) Crust
B) Mantle
C) Outer core
D) Inner core


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) source of natural resources. B) source of slaves. C) tourist destination. D) prison colony. E) plantation.

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a. 5 bushels b. 10 bushels c. 40 bushels d. 50 or more bushels

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Why is the Dfb (humid continental) climate in a band just north of the band of Dfa climate?

The following questions are based on the diagram of the Köppen climate distribution on a hypothetical continent (Figure 23-2). It may also be helpful to compare the hypothetical continent with the map of actual climate distribution color Map T-29 in the back of the Lab Manual and Figure 23-3 showing the influence of the seasonal shifts of the ITCZ and subtropical highs along the west coasts of continents. In answering the questions, consider both the characteristics of a climate and the dominant controls producing that climate.

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