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Put the following steps in the correct sequence according to how one would take a survey reading.
 
  1. The angle between the line sighted to the star and a line drawn directly toward Earth's center permits calculation of latitude. 2. Surveyors sight a telescope on the North Star, which is almost directly above Earth's rotation axis. 3. A table is set up with its level surface perpendicular to a line directed towards Earth's center.
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 2, 1, 3
  C) 3, 2, 1
  D) 3, 1, 2

Question 2

What does the principle of isostasy explain?
 
  A) variations in elevation due to ice pressure and weight on top of the crust
  B) variations in elevation due to type and thickness of underlying crust
  C) variations in elevation due to tectonic forces
  D) variations in elevation due to rock age, sedimentation patterns, and oceanic history

Question 3

What is the ratio of sea to land on Earth?
 
  A) 61: 39
  B) 71: 29
  C) 81: 19
  D) 51: 49



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catron30

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

You just saved me a lot of time. ;)

Answer to Question 3

Answer: B




Chloeellawright

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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