Master Geography with Fun Quizzes & Brain Teasers!

which of the following chemicals, when pure, will have different properties if it is synthesized in the laboratory than if it is obtained from a natural source?
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Construct a scientific explanation to explain why oil is found in the Middle East but not in Hawaii. Claim evindence reeasong
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sedimentary structures, fossils, cements, and other features of sedimentary rocks provide insight into the environment in which the sediment was deposited. for the following questions, match each rock and/or feature with the correct aspect of its depositional environment. part 1.a. a poorly sorted arkose indicates what about its depositional environment?
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if the amount of snow and ice in the polar regions of earth were to decline due to global warming, how would you expect this to affect the radiation budget of earth?
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what is a steep stream bank on the outside of a bend in the river?
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in which countries did a powerful earthquake happen resulting in a death toll of 4300 lives?A) turkeyB) syriaC) a and b
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you have a rock that is made of fine-grained mudstones and carbonates that are layered. there are freshwater fosils present. in which environment did this rock form?
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when a tropical depression picks up more moisture and begins to have sustained winds greater than 38 mph, they are classified as .
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The most denselypopulated area ofAfrica isA. Central AfricaB. West AfricaC. the Coasts of Africa
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a population of elephants that has been hunted to near extinction but is then allowed to recover most likely experienced:
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Which one of the following statements concerning mechanical weathering is NOT true?a) reduces grain sizes of rock particlesb) allows for faster rates of chemical weatheringc) is important in the formation of talus slopesd) involves a major change in the mineral composition of the weathered material
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most of the coal deposits today formed during the carboniferous period. describe how the earth's atmosphere and landmasses were different during this time period
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the reason that insolation at the earth's surface peaks at the topics of cancer and capricorn and not the equator is that
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how much does the entire life cycle of an extra-tropical cyclone last...
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How many cities in the world are named Valentine?
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plate tectonics theory explains why volcanic activity occurs where it does. which example describes a geologic setting as it relates to its volcanic activity?
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fill in the blank. Suppose you use the Southern Cross to determine that the south celestial pole appears 40 degrees above your horizon. Then you must be located at ______.
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Humidity:A) Refers to the ratio of the number of water vapor molecules to the number of permanent gas molecules in a given sample of airB) Has only one truly useful measure, at least for meteorologistsC) Includes the amount of ice suspended in the airD) Is dependent upon vapor pressure
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Add Gross National Income per Capita at Purchasing Power Parity, replacing Arable Land. (Latin America Country)Which of these countries is the wealthiest, as measured by gross national income per capita at purchasing power parity?a. Uruguayb. Brazilc. Chiled. Mexicoe. Colombia
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not all deserts are the same. refer to the map below, and sort the desert features by the type of desert in which they are most common.
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identify which of the following trade goods were initially produced on a large scale in the new world as a result of the atlantic slave trade.
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6. The SETI project constantly is searching for life on other planets.A. Given what you know about the size of the universe, do you support the hypothesisthat there is life on other planets? Why or why not? (5 points)B. Why is it difficult to find evidence of life on other planets? (5 points)I
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describe two key differences between granitic and basaltic magma.
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fossils indicate pangea was the main continent how many years ago?A.15000 Years ago B.100 MYAC.50 Years agoD.300 MYA
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