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s.tung

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on: Jul 15, 2018
What generates tides on the earth?
 
  A) Gravitational repulsion of the sun
  B) Melting of ice sheets
  C) Gravitational attraction of the moon
  D) Upwelling of methane gas

Question 2

What system of measurement is used to categorize the strength of a hurricane?
 
  A) Richter Scale
  B) Mercalli Scale
  C) Fujita Scale
  D) Saffir-Simpson Scale


Fayaz00962

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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