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pepyto

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A rising sea temperature results in a higher sea level. Evaluate this statement.
 
  A) It is false; more evaporation occurs at higher temperatures.
  B) It is true; materials expand at higher temperatures.
  C) It is true; the large quantity of glacier ice that melts when the sea temperature is higher.
  D) It is false; when the sea temperature is higher, more water is returned to the continents.

Question 2

What was the cause of modern-day confusion over the location of the ancient city of Troy?
 
  A) shoreline uplift
  B) shoreline subsidence
  C) sedimentation of an estuary
  D) erosion and widening of an estuary


kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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