Strike-slip faults are caused by ____________________ forces
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
shearing
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A) projection B) representative fraction C) written D) linear E) graphic
Which of the following major ocean currents flow parallel to the coast of North America?
A. California Current, Gulf Stream, and Labrador Current B. Labrador Current, Canary Current, and Gulf Stream C. Labrador Current, Canary Current, and California Current D. Kuroshio Current, California Current, and Labrador Current
When contrasting a scientific hypothesis from a scientific theory,
a. a theory requires that predictions be made before it can be tested, supported, and ultimately become a hypothesis. b. a scientific theory must first be established before the hypothesis can be tested. c. a hypothesis is a yet untested explanation for a phenomenon, whereas a theory is a repeatedly-tested and widely accepted explanation for a phenomenon. d. a hypothesis is a repeatedly-tested and widely accepted explanation for a phenomenon, whereas a theory is a yet untested explanation for a phenomenon. e. a hypothesis must first be established before the theory can be tested.
The cooling and warming associated with glacial and interglacial periods has been the result of ____.
A. cyclical changes in the shape of Earth's orbit and the tilt of its axis B. variation in heat produced by the earth's core C. a slow cycle in the brightness of the sun D. changes in greenhouse gas emissions by humans and other animals E. changes in global sea level