During an El Niño, upwelling of cool waters along the west coast of South America is intensified

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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How many of the plates on the map consist entirely of ocean floor (or ocean floor with islands)?

After drawing in the plate boundaries using the appropriate symbols on the tectonic map below, answer the question above. When asked to cite evidence to support your answers, only cite evidence that you can see on this map.

Scale: 1 cm = 300 km 11 inch = 500 miles2

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The Earth's magnetic field [location of north and south magnetic poles] is constant.

a. true b. false

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The distance of Earth from the Sun plays a major role in the determination of the seasons

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One reason for the "economy vs. the environment" mindset is ________

A) that industrialization has had several positive impacts on local ecosystems B) that CEOs are usually Republican and environmental advocates are Democrats C) that environmental policies generally are oppressive and cost more money than they save D) that people may not foresee the long-term savings when having to make the necessary up-front investments E) the difference in salary between environmental watchdogs and corporate CEOs

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