Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a valid reason for studying Earth?
A) All Earth processes can only be explained by supernatural forces.
B) Earth is the planet upon which you live.
C) Earth is an active planet that experiences cataclysmic earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, landslides, and other processes that constantly reshape the surface and sometimes threaten human lives and property.
D) Earth is a source of raw materials for metals, plastics, building materials, and precious gemstones.
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