What feature is marked with the circle in this image?

A) P wave
B) Focus (hypocenter)
C) Hanging wall
D) Crust


Answer: B

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A sample of carbon dioxide occupies 22.4 L at STP. Which of the following statements apply to the sample?

A) The sample contains 6.02 x 10^23 atoms. B) The sample contains 6.02 x 10^23 atoms of oxygen. C) The sample contains 6.02 x 10^23 molecules. D) None of the above is correct.

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In the 1970s,____________________were the most widely used propellants in spray cans, such as deodorants and hairsprays

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which of the following is not a component of karst landscapes?

A) Steep slopes B) Dry stream valleys C) Sinkholes common D) Swallow holes common E) extensive stream channels

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