What was the driving mechanism proposed by Hess to explain sea floor spreading?

a. downwelling oceanic currents
b. hydrothermal cells
c. thermal convection cells
d. motions in the outer core
e. thermal convection cells AND motions in the outer core


c. thermal convection cells

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A. energy quality B. proven reserves C. energy resourcefulness D. energy efficiency E. tariffs

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Which of the following fast-swimming fish has the lowest body temperature?

A) Bluefin tuna (Thynnus) B) Bonito (Sarda) C) Mackerel (Scomber) D) Moonfish Opah (Lampris guttatus) E) Yellowtail (Seriola)

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Which of the following is an example of an open access system?

A. Native American management of wild rice beds and hunting grounds. B. Cattle grazing on common woodlands and pastures in colonial New England. C. Maine lobster fisheries. D. Nearshore fisheries in many parts of the world. E. None of these are examples of an open access system.

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