The Expansion and Connection of the U

question 38

True/False

The expansion and connection of the U.S.highway system by the late 1860s created the beginnings of a nationwide distribution network.

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Definitions:

Shoreline

The boundary line where land meets ocean or sea, often changing due to tides and erosion.

Waves

Oscillations that transfer energy through a medium, including water waves, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves.

Offshore Currents

Ocean currents that move away from the shore, influenced by winds, Coriolis effect, and differences in water density.

Tides

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon, Sun, and rotation of the Earth.