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MR

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The crater at Crater Lake was formed by:

A) collapse of overlying rocks into an emptied magma chamber
B) an asteroid impact
C) the erosion of ash and cinders from a circular basin filled with pyroclastics
D) formation of a large sinkhole over a collapsed limestone cavern system

On Jul 23, 2024


A
MR

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Which of the following is commonly associated with tributaries?

A) rapids when the tributary joins the main river
B) delivery of sediment to the main river
C) an increase in the discharge in the main river
D) all of these

On Jul 19, 2024


D
MR

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____________________ are plants that grow on other plants and do not have their roots in the soil.

On Jun 22, 2024


Epiphytes
MR

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What are some of the advantages of micropower?

On Jun 18, 2024


fast installation,high energy efficiency,low or no carbon dioxide emissions,reliable,easy to repair,useful anywhere,less vulnerable to power outages,can add or remove modules
MR

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What has been an impediment to the development of mass transit systems in North America? 

A)  the expansion of trolley systems 
B)  social stigma about using mass transit 
C)  expensive transit fairs 
D)  a tax system that provides benefits to car drivers

On Jun 11, 2024


D
MR

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Which of the following controls the rate of groundwater flow?

A) the slope of the water table
B) the permeability of the rocks
C) how fractured the rocks are
D) all of these

On May 28, 2024


D
MR

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Have pesticides been successful in reducing crop losses?

On May 22, 2024


no; crop losses to pests have actually increased,the cost of pesticide use has increased,health and social costs have increased; pesticide use can actually be reduced without any significant loss in yield
MR

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____________________,which involves  planting only drought-resistant species in dry areas,sharply reduces water use on a site.

On May 19, 2024


Xeriscaping
MR

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Microloans are funded by the Grameen Bank in London,England.

On May 16, 2024


False
MR

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A new kitten is added to a home with an established older cat.The older cat hisses and swats at the younger kitten in the kitchen where they are fed.Which term refers to the behaviour of the older cat? 

A)  commensalism 
B)  predation 
C)  mutualism 
D)  competition

On May 12, 2024


D