Oceanic plateaus form from turbidity currents that flow down the continental slope

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE

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A) occlusion occurs B) a warm front forms C) a cold front forms D) a region of low pressure is established

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Which of the following best matches the description?Those species that could become extinct if a critical factor in their environment were changed.

A. threatened species B. selective harvesting C. reforestation D. cover E. patchwork clear-cutting F. speciation G. clear-cutting H. mutation I. extinction J. biodiversity K. species diversity L. habitat management M. endangered species

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Synfuels produced from coal are

A. in short supply. B. available only in the United States. C. generally expected to play a minor role as an energy resource due to the high cost and low net energy yield. D. a much cleaner alternative to coal. E. readily available in underground reserves.

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