The North American craton
A. has only 1,000-2,000 meters of sedimentary rock overlying basement rock
B. has rock beneath any sedimentary rock that is old plutonic and metamorphic rock
C. covers the central part of the United States and Canada
D. All of these choices are correct.
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) high pressure. B) low pressure. C) developing midlatitude cyclones. D) mature midlatitude cyclones.
________ involves the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies
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