Raising the floor of a building above the 100-year flood level prevents most erosion that occurs
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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a. nitrogen
b. argon c. oxygen d. carbon dioxide e. ammonia
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Shallow subduction zone earthquakes occur ________.
A. at the bend in the subducting plate B. in the upper portion of the down-going plate C. in the overriding plate D. All of these are correct. E. None of these are correct.
The difference between a rock and a mineral is that
A. rocks are harder than minerals. B. rocks are composed of minerals. C. rocks can be of a wider variety of origins than minerals. D. rocks are inorganic but minerals are organic. E. rocks are cycled over geologic time but minerals are not.