The increased volume of oceanic crust lowers the elevation of the seafloor, thus increasing the volume of space available to hold water in the basins.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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What is meant by desertification? Describe how the process of erosion leads to a loss of water-holding capacity and, hence, to desertification

What will be an ideal response?

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Rogue waves tend to occur ________

A) in areas where wind belts converge B) in coastal areas with weak sea breezes C) in upwelling zones D) only in the southern ocean below 60°S latitude E) where storm waves move against strong surface currents

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Which of the following stages of a tropical cyclone's "life" is least energetic?

A) tropical storm B) tropical depression C) typhoon D) supertyphoon E) tropical disturbance

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