Earth's magnetosphere is generated by
A) nuclear fusion in Earth's core.
B) nuclear fission in Earth's core.
C) dynamo-like motions in Earth's interior.
D) gravitational accretion.
C
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A. clay dominates, sands are next highest in concentration, and silt has the smallest concentration. B. there is a relatively even percentage of sand, silt, and clay. C. sand dominates, silts are next highest in concentration, and clay has the smallest concentration. D. sand dominates, clays are next highest in concentration, and silt has the smallest concentration.
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A. 100; 600 B. 10,000; 20,000 C. 500; 6000 D. 100; 1000 E. 7,500; 15,000
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A) Using coal-generated electricity to power electric cars B) Constructing and using wind turbines to generate electricity C) Building sea walls to protect low-lying areas from rising sea levels D) Using scrubbers to remove sulfur from coal before burning it to generate electricity
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A. decrease; decrease B. increase; decrease C. increase; increase D. decrease; increase