Which scientist developed the idea of continental drift?

A) Isaac Newton
B) Charles Darwin
C) Albert Einstein
D) Alfred Wegener


Answer: D

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The basic concept of Uniformitarianism is ________

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Storms that form in the tropics are given names when ____

A) they reach tropical storm strength B) they become fully developed hurricanes C) they approach to within 250 miles of land D) rotation becomes visible on a satellite photograph

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Rationing is ________

A) the process of determining the amount of forests goods and services to be used by humans B) intensively managing forests for plant and animal benefit C) intensively managing forests for human benefit D) the process of determining how old a forest is E) the process of managing the forest using selective cutting

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