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mynx

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on: Aug 22, 2018
What is a storm surge?
 A) Severe flooding due to rapid rainfall
  B) Higher than normal tides
  C) Movement of water due to the low atmospheric pressure creates a dome of water
  D) Movement of water due to the high atmospheric pressure creates a dome of water

Question 2

Which statement most accurately describes how the continental rise is formed?
 A) from the convergence of oceanic plates at active continental margins
  B) from volcanic activity at active continental margins
  C) from the accumulation of sediments at the base of the continental slope
  D) from sedimentation surrounding spreading centers


akudia

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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