Select All of the Following That Are Examples of the Appropriate

question 1

Multiple Choice

Select all of the following that are examples of the appropriate use of spatial analysis.

• A) examining the spatial distribution of language, religion, history, and climate in the Middle East to explain why different people may align themselves politically with others
• B) examining spatial patterns in the movement of buoys near piers to help predict where rip currents are more likely to form
• C) examining the spatial distribution of wind speed, water depth, and wave height in Lake Michigan to explain the current population distribution of Michigan
• D) graphing lake elevation from 1964 to 1986

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Definitions:

Mississippi Valley

A broad, fertile region in the United States that surrounds the Mississippi River and its tributaries, known for its significant agricultural productivity.

Hot Waters

Water that has been heated by geological processes, often found in geothermal springs or near volcanic areas, and can contain minerals and sustain unique ecosystems.

Granite

A coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, commonly found in the continental crust.

Coal Deposits

Accumulations of coal material in the Earth's crust, typically originating from plant matter compacted over millions of years.