A ____ is a freestanding, self-supporting wall designed to hold back earth, water, or other material.

A. security wall
B. shear wall
C. tilt-up wall
D. retaining wall


Answer: D

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a. oxyacetylene welding b. shielded metal arc welding c. gas tungsten arc welding d. gas metal arc welding

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Soils in the Oxisols order are deeply weathered and have deep subsurface horizons of silicon oxide

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The telophase segment of mitosis is characterized by which of the following events?

A. Chromatids separate into an equal number of chromosomes B. Cleavage furrow forms in the center of the cell C. Cell spindle forms to replace the nucleus D. Chromosomes migrate to opposite sides of the cell

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Technician A says that most replacement tapered roller bearings come together with a matching race. Technician B says that most RWD vehicles only use outer wheel bearings on the front wheels. Which technician is correct?

A) Technician A only B) Technician B only C) Both technicians D) Neither technician

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