The use of high-pressure liquids to extract oil from rocks is called ________

A) hydrolyzation B) hydrofracking C) freaking D) hydroextraction


B

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Which of the following best matches the description?Bacteria that convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into forms of nitrogen that plants can use.

A. nitrogen-fixing bacteria B. limiting factor C. producer D. omnivore E. nitrogen cycle F. carbon cycle G. ectoparasite H. biomass I. intraspecific competition J. denitrifying bacteria K. habitat L. trophic level M. interspecific competition N. secondary consumer O. community P. herbivore

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Species in which death rates are high early in life, with few individuals surviving until late in life, are characterized by

A. Type I survivorship. B. Type II survivorship. C. Type III survivorship. D. none of the above

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Fractures that are simple cracks where the rock has pulled apart by a small amount are

A) joints. B) beds. C) faults. D) cracks.

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Rapid urbanization is greatest in which of the following areas?

A) Africa B) western Europe C) China D) South America E) India

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