The Earth's elliptical orbit around the sun (eccentricity) is mostly constant, only changing negligibly over a 100,000 year period

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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The least explosive volcanic eruptions usually come from which type of volcano?

a. calderas b. shield volcanoes c. composite cones d. cinder cones e. plug domes

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What is the driving mechanism for plate tectonics?

A)heat deep within Earth B)tidal forces caused by the moon C)volcanoes and earthquakes at plate boundaries D)gravity and magnetism acting on continents E)strong ocean currents and global winds

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Air travel, the Internet, cheap fossil fuels, and television all have allowed people to ________

A) return to an agricultural society B) remain connected while living in less centralized communities C) live more densely packed into urban areas D) consume less energy and materials E) live within the UDB's demanded by smart city design

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Winds are always labeled by the ________ from which they blow.

A) isobar B) intensity C) direction D) speed

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