Which of the following is a silicate mineral?

A. calcite
B. pyrite
C. galena
D. micas


Answer: D

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Of the following, ________ has been most negatively impacted by globalization

A) public-health practices B) agricultural practices C) local cultures' religious and dietary traditions D) international travel E) the exchange of information

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What percentage of wood harvested in Africa is consumed for fuel?

A) 20% B) 60% C) 10% D) 90% E) 40%

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What happens to a river as it flows through a delta and encounters the sea? 

A. The maximum sediment grain size carried by the river increases. B. The total sediment load carried by the river decreases. C. The discharge and water velocity increase. D. All of these choices are correct.

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