The broad circulatory patterns of the major surface ocean currents are called ____

a. streamlines
b. gyres
c. trades
d. upwellings


b

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A) They were worried about tsunamis. B) Many people were dying of starvation. C) Pesticides were costing money, causing pollution, and decreasing yields. D) It wanted to encourage research into genetically modified crops. E) The country was in a recession.

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Monoculture farming is the best method to use to prevent soil erosion.

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

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The core of Islamic faith rests on two principles that are geographic including prayer in the direction of Mecca (salat). What is the other pillar that is distinctly geographic?

A) Shahadah B) Zakat C) Sawm of Ramadan D) Hajj E) Hegira

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Podzolization is likely to occur

A) in the tropics. B) in areas with broadleaf forests. C) in humid climate regions. D) in areas characterized coniferous forests.

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