The _______________ scale uses only objective measurements to describe an earthquake’s intensity

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


ANSWER: Richter

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Deforestation ________

A) causes population explosions B) has the greatest impacts in tropical areas and arid regions C) is not widespread in North America D) decreases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere E) prevents erosion

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The divergence near the ground that is associated with the subtropical high pressure zone can be cited as the origin of:

A) trade winds. B) polar easterlies. C) jet streams. D) sea breeze. E) cyclogenesis.

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All coastal classification systems are based on plate tectonics

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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