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91. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
  1. Contour lines do not meet, cross, or end, except at vertical cliffs, over hangs, or caves.
  2. Contour lines are drawn so that the ground higher than the contour line is always on the same side of the contour line
  3. Contour lines are parallel to the direction of maximum slope.
  4. The spacing between contour lines is indicative of the steepness of the slope.
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92. A line is measured as 1,200 ft at 98° F. Using a standard tape, what is the true length of the line?
  1. 1,197.70 ft
  2. 1,199.77 ft
  3. 1200.23 ft
  4. 1202.30 ft
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93. Which of the following statements expresses Hooke’s Law of simple harmonic motion?
  1. Speed of a wave = frequency x wavelength
  2. Spring force = -(spring constant x displacement)
  3. Average speed = distance traveled / time of travel
  4. None of the above
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94. Which of the following sentences provides an example of effective diction?
  1. A good writer will only use big words when necessary.
  2. The shrewd author will always endorse himself by providing imposing and superlative language.
  3. As I struggled to carry my instruments across the vast expanse of the project area, I paused to reflect on the magnificence of the setting sun.
  4. All of the above
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95. A 2.2 kg object is sliding across a smooth surface. If the net force acting on the object is 1.6 N to the right, what is the acceleration of the object?
  1. -3.52 m/s2to the left
  2. -0.73 m/s2to the right
  3. 3.52 m/s2to the left
  4. 0.73 m/s2to the right
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