Conceptual Integrated Science
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ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 24, Problem 8RCC
To determine
To find:
The reason for the extension of plains from the base of the mountains.
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