The circular movement of surface water currents driven by the major wind belts are called gyres.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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A. It grows a variety of trees that are typically observed at lower elevation. B. It is a worse location for a ski run than the south-facing side. C. It receives more sunlight annually than the south-facing side. D. It has snow on the ground for a longer period of time in winter, compared to the south-facing side.

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True or False: The composition of the magma determines the minerals that form in an igneous rock

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Centripetal acceleration

A) is always toward the center of the curve. B) is always away from the center of the curve. C) follows the curvature of the curve. D) is the same thing as centrifugal force. E) none of the above

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Metamorphic rock around a batholith most likely formed by contact metamorphism

a. True b. False

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