The upper mantle is rigid, whereas the aesthenosphere is plastic-like
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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If a fusion reaction produces no appreciable radioactive isotopes, why does a hydrogen bomb produce significant radioactive fallout?
A) The fallout is only the radioactive remnants of the bomb's structure and casing. B) It is a misconception that fusion reactions produce no appreciable radioactive isotopes. Therefore, radioactive fallout is unavoidable. C) The radioactive fallout is a result of the fission reaction used to ignite the thermonuclear fusion reaction. D) Once a hydrogen bomb is exploded, all matter within nearly 100 miles becomes radioactive fallout.
Which of the following countries has become the center for the manufacturing of automobiles and other consumer goods in Southeast Asia?
A) Malaysia B) Thailand C) Myanmar D) Vietnam E) Hong Kong
Nearly all forests in ________ have been cut at least once during the past 300 years, so very little original (virgin) forest remains
A) the United States, excluding Alaska, B) the United States, excluding the western states, C) Europe D) Eurasia, excluding India and Pakistan, E) North America, excluding Canada,
Cloud droplets are rarely able to grow through condensation beyond a radius of 20 micrometers because:
A) the supply of water vapor is quickly consumed by the many competing droplets. B) the statement is false - cloud droplets can actually grow much larger. C) the adiabatic process stops working when condensation begins. D) the air gets too cold as condensation occurs.