Cracks or fractures in rocks at Earth's surface that have little displacement are called

a. faults

b. shears

c. joints

Which of the following factors is one of two that usually most responsible for determining population growth

Some South Vietnamese aided the Vietcong in their struggle to overthrow the government. True False

Climate change has had a large impact on the biodiversity of Earth's ecosystems. One example is the rise of Earth's temperature, which has resulted in droughts in some regions.

When an air parcel with 50% relative humidity is descending in the atmosphere within an area of high pressure, its relative humidity is A) decreasing B) staying the same C) increasing

When various cultures combine their own religions, language, dress, food, and customs to form one peopleit is called A) intermarriage B) interracial heritage C) cultural combination D) the melting pot concept

3) Which of the following may move and cause an earthquake to occur? A: Asthenosphere B: Lithosphere C: Plate D: Mantle

What statement best describes the relationship between power and authority? A. Authority is a type of power used only in democracies. B. Authority is the ability to use power legitimately. C.

The Jesuits were not part of the Catholic Church and they supported Protestant reform. True False

Define the following: creep, rockfall, landslide, and mudflow.

How are maquiladoras similar to sweatshops