The Pacific islands in the 1800s were of interest primarily to
A. the Polynesian empire builders.
B. naturalists like Darwin.
C. pirates.
D. whalers and missionaries.
D. whalers and missionaries.
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Which of the following statements describes the primary reason for the dry summer subtropical climate in North America?
A. The ITCZ moves north in summer. B. The Bermuda high intensifies and shifts northward in summer. C. The Pacific high moves north in summer. D. Storms do not form in summer.
Although loess may originate in deserts, it is not deposited in them. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How does road construction associated with timber harvesting contribute to landslide hazards?
A) The roads add weight to the hillslope. B) The roads loosen the soil, making shallow soil slips more likely. C) Road construction removes large numbers of trees. D) The roads alter the movement of surface water and groundwater.
The motion between the two sides of a transform fault is greatest ________.
A. between the adjacent ridge axes B. east or west of the adjacent ridge axes C. south of the adjacent ridge axes D. north of the adjacent ridge axes E. outside the adjacent ridge axes