Which is not a cause of rising and falling shorelines?

A) creation of seafloor at mid-ocean ridges
B) local uplift of crust
C) melting of continental glacial ice
D) earthquakes along the San Andreas fault


Answer: D

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A. 103.5 kPa B. 35 kPa C. 96.5 kPa D. 3.5 kPa

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The exposed bedrock in the background of the figure below, to the right, formed as



A) isostatic rebound caused the land to extend upward.
B) particularly resistant rock and/or thin ice left the rock above the ice surface.
C) a mantle hot spot melted the glacier in this localized area.
D) local wind-blown deposition concentrated in this area of the glacier.

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Organic food ________ than conventionally grown food.

A. is less likely to contain pesticides B. uses less labor C. is more nutritious D. is less expensive

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