Large earthquakes almost always produce new faults because the old faults tend to "heal" in the long time that separates most large earthquakes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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____________________ are manmade compounds that have been widely used as refrigerants and in spray propellants and foam blowing

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Atoms with different numbers of neutrons in their nucleus are

A. ions. B. electrons. C. isotopes.

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The surface temperatures of a metal plate, piece of wood, and piece of plastic were measured with an infrared thermometer. Air line above 20°C. Which object's surface recorded the lowest temperature?

A. plastic B. all measured the same C. wood D. metal plate

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La Niña conditions along the Equatorial Pacific are characterized by ________.

A. lower sea surface temperatures in the east and higher in the west B. cooler surface-water temperatures in the Eastern Equatorial Pacific than during an El Niño event C. higher sea surface height in the east and lower in the west D. All of these are correct E. None of these is correct

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