Which statement most accurately describes how the continental rise is formed?
A) from the convergence of oceanic plates at active continental margins
B) from volcanic activity at active continental margins
C) from the accumulation of sediments at the base of the continental slope
D) from sedimentation surrounding spreading centers
C
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A combination of two or more substances in which they no longer retain their chemical properties is called a(n)
A. mixture. B. periodic trend. C. compound. D. suspension. E. heterogeneous mixture.
The acceptance of global energy change is difficult because fossil fuels power most of the world
economies. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which statement is most consistent with the scientific method?
A) Hypotheses cannot be revised after they are proposed. B) Hypotheses are tested through observations and controlled experiments. C) Scientific laws always arise fully formed and in correlating groups. D) Theories cannot be modified after they are tested.
Which of the following gives the greatest increase to the economic progress of a developing country?
A) Enrolling more men in trade schools B) Increasing scholarships to increase enrollments in engineering schools C) Increasing basic literacy rates of boys, girls, and undereducated adults D) Teaching young women how to prepare more nutritious meals