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What is a flow of air from the sea to the land

A sea breeze. It is caused by convection of the air above the warm land. The warm air rises and draws the cooler air from the sea onto the land.

How many major tectonic plates are there on earth

seven

How many minor tectonic plates are there on Earth

7

What percentage of the people in the US use ground water for drinking and household usage

atleast 50%

What is formed by the erosion of soft rock formations by flowing groundwater

caves

Which of these is a form of moving surface water

a stream

Where is the greatest motion felt on the surface during an earthquake

Right at top of the epicenter, the greatest shaking felt. It also depend on the types of soil. If the soil is soft then the intensity is amplified and where the soil is hard the intensity is damped.

What is the layer of a planet that is composed of surface water and ground water called

hydrosphere

What is A water shortage that goes on for several years is referred to

A water shortage that goes on for several years is referred to as a water crisis.

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