A thrust fault is associated with compressional stress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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A state of governance where the rulers eventually hold absolute bureaucratic power resulting from the gradual, but progressive disengagement of citizens from democracy, is best termed:

a) the bureaucratic machine. b) administrative despotism. c) grounded knowledge. d) legitimization crisis.

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During summer near the North Pole, the Sun is above the horizon a shorter period of time than in the mid-latitudes

a. True b. False

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Sinkhole collapse can result from lowering the water table

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is a positive effect that cities have on the environment?

A) Air pollution from the Midwest and "Rustbelt" states is exported to the northeastern United States and Canada. B) Garbage from New York is distributed to Kentucky to fill up abandoned mines. C) Cities give people places to live with smaller land use. D) Concentrating people in cities contains water and air pollutants, which are removed by greenbelts.

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