The mobile tectonic plates of Earth's surface move relative to one another laterally across the Earth's surface at what approximate rate?
a. A few millimeters per year
b. A few centimeters per year
c. A few meters per year
d. A few kilometers per year
b. A few centimeters per year
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A) Mauna Loa B) Mt. St. Helens C) global warming D) The San Andreas Fault
In contrast to folk culture, popular culture is more likely to vary
A) from place to place at a given time. B) from time to time at a given place. C) both from place to place and from time to time, in equal measure. D) neither from place to place nor from time to time. E) only in more developed countries.
Which country intends to become the first carbon neutral country by cutting its net carbon emissions to zero by 2030?
A. Canada B. the United States C. Mexico D. Nicaragua E. Costa Rica
In the U.S., per capita energy use ________, and energy intensity ________
A) has been increasing since 1950; has been declining since 1950 B) increased sharply from 1950 to the 1970s but has since declined; decreased from 1950 to the 1970s but has since increased C) increased sharply from 1950 to the 1970s but has since declined; has been declining since 1970 D) was stable from 1950 to 1970 but has since increased sharply; has been increasing since 1950 E) has been increasing since 1950; has also been increasing since 1950