) In contrast to cities of the world's periphery, U.S. cities have been able to maintain spending and repairs on infrastructures, making them the world's best-functioning cities

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


FALSE

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Which of the following is a correct example of global warming creating a positive feedback?

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