Geography

What term refers to the nearly vertical cliff left alongside a U-shaped valley where a tributary glacier entered at a high position on the valley wall
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toxicologists say, "the dose makes the poison," meaning that most substances are harmful in high enough concentrations. the data for anastrozole (See chart)(A) supports this concept because as concentration increases, so does response(B) supports this concept because as concentration increases, response decreases(C) does not support this concept because as concentration increases, response increases(D) does not support this concept because as concentration increases, response decreases(E) doesnotsupportthisconceptbecausethe experiment was not done in animals
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Volcanic rocks on the Hawaiian island of Kauai are roughly 4.8 million years old. Since Kauai is approximately ~480 kilometers from the Big Island of Hawaii (which is volcanically active today), what is the rate of motion of the Pacific plate relative to the underlying mantle?
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Large impact events in the Earth's history are marked in the geological record as coinciding with __________.
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6. After a heavy rainfall, we see deposition of debris, twigs and sand near banks of rivers and streams. How does a running water act as an agent of denudation?
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Locations around the world that are subjected to the highest quantities of precipitation year-round are located near and influenced by the ____________.
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The maximum height of a storm surge is influenced by all the following factors except for: a. storm wind direction and strength b. air pressure c. astronomical tides d. ocean bottom and shore configuration e. coastal population
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If Earth did not rotate, air would flow... Group of answer choices perpendicular to the isobars, i.e., straight across the isobars. to the right of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere. to the left of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere. parallel to the isobars.
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The property many metamorphic rocks exhibit by flat or elongated mineral grains in parallel layers is called
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John lives on a part of Earth where the angle of the sun's rays are very high, and the latitude is low.Which temperatures does John experience quite often
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The Coriolis effect Choose one: A. is a phenomenon created by the movement of ocean currents. B. causes south-flowing currents in the southern hemisphere to curve to the west. C. is a result of tidal pull of the moon on ocean currents. D. causes north-flowing currents in the northern hemisphere to curve to the east.
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Working from deep geologic strata toward shallow geologic strata, what is the sequence in which fossils of these groups should make their first appearance
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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is located on Spitsbergen island in Norway, which has an arctic climate. Why might an arctic climate be good for seed storage
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In humid regions repeat applications of limestone are needed after a few years primarily because of:
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The balancing act between tectonic uplift and reduction of the landscape by weathering and erosion, and between the resistance of crust materials and the attack of denudation processes, is summarized in the dynamic equilibrium model. Group of answer choices True False
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Plinian eruptions Choose one: A. produce a fountain of basaltic lapilli. B. are effusive and contain gas bubbles. C. occur in Hawaii, where successive eruptions build up layers of basalt. D. are highly explosive and can destroy the original shape of the volcano.
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In a well-stratified lake in summer, the subsurface layer of water, which is characterized by a steep and rapid decline in temperature with depth, is called the
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A drylines is: Select one: a. a stalled cold front. b. a stalled warm front. c. a dew point front. d. a boundary marking a strong horizontal change in atmospheric moisture. e. both a dew point front and a boundary marking a strong horizontal change in atmospheric moisture.
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A geographer wants to compare the life expectancies of various ethnic groups within Detroit, Michigan. What is the BEST way to visualize this information
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statistically, and based on how many people are likely to die if they engage in or are exposed to the following problems, which is most dangerous to residents of the united states:
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The ionosphere is produced by the action of solar radiation and atmospheric atoms. reflects solar ultraviolet and atmospheric atoms. consists of ozone ions. occurs at roughly the same altitude as high clouds.
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What is the term for the people represented by a member of Congress? explain
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Identify possible consequences of rapid groundwater withdrawal. Choose one or more: A. Pore collapse occurs. B. Swamps form. C. Wells go dry. D. A cone of depression forms.
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