Multiple Choice
Why was the Alaskan pipeline built above ground and insulated?
A) to protect the pipeline from damage by caribou migration
B) to protect the pipeline from damage by volcanism
C) to protect the pipeline from damage due to thawing ground and to keep the oil fluid
D) to protect against damage from roots of large trees uprooted in windstorms
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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