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Which statement describes one characteristic of index contour lines?

A
They appear thinner and lighter than other lines on a map.
B
They show regions where a difference in elevation exists.
C
They show the locations of roads and paths on the landscape.
D
They show ratios used to determine the actual distance on a map.
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What happened to the giant landmass that Wegener described?

A
The pieces remained the same shape over time.
B
The pieces moved quickly to their current locations.
C
The pieces moved toward one another and created mountains.
D
The pieces broke apart and drifted away from one another over time.
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Which statement describes the Yadkin watershed?

A
It is the smallest watershed.
B
It is the northernmost watershed.
C
It is a Chesapeake Bay watershed.
D
It is Virginia’s most productive estuary.
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Which method preserves an image of a leaf?

A
The leaf turns into rock over time.
B
Tree sap flows over the leaf and preserves it.
C
Sediment covers the leaf and leaves an imprint on the rock.
D
As the leaf decomposes, carbon from the leaf is left on the rock.
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Where is most of Earth’s 3 percent of fresh water found?

A
oceans
B
ice
C
water vapor
D
lakes

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