The first orogeny to affect the Appalachian mobile belt was the _________ orogeny

a. Acadian d. Alpine
b. Taconic e. Caledonian
c. Cordilleran


B

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The Basel Convention deals with the regulation of

A) lawsuits of injured parties against polluting industries. B) international exports of hazardous wastes. C) the cleanup of toxic spills in international waters. D) the use of toxic chemicals in developing nations.

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A) inadequate exercise. B) malnutrition in pregnant women. C) undernourishment of adults. D) malnutrition and undernourishment, especially in children.

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A. within a protected bay B. on a baymouth bar C. on a barrier island D. on a promontory E. on a sandbar

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