Geography

calcite is the main mineral constituent of the sedimentary rock limestone and of the metamorphic rock marble. true false
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Which turning point reflected on this map took place in 1453
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chemical sedimentary rocks are classified (named) based on the . group of answer choices grain sizes of the detrital particles degree of compaction and lithification colors of the cementing minerals mineral composition
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if quartz is present in an igneous rock, what composition must it be?group of answer choicesultramaficmaficintermediatefelsic
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a flood in an unmodified stream will deposit sediment outside the normal stream banks on the floodplain. when levees are constructed to confine floods, the sediment is deposited in the stream channel, which means that
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which is true of air flowing into low pressure center? which is true of air flowing into low pressure center? air converges and ascends. air diverges and ascends. air converges and descends. air diverges and descends. the air movement is called anticyclonic.
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what is the interpreted plate motion direction for the pacific plate for the time period between the formation of kauai and the big island of hawaii
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The __________ Divide separates the water that flows into the Gulf of Mexico on its way to the Atlantic Ocean from the water that flows into the Pacific Ocean.
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A __________ is one that is at the lowest edge of a large glacier and where the glacier ends. They can be very large glacial landforms.
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The greater the slope, the _____ the runoff.
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As atmospheric CO2 increases, it traps the heat in the atmosphere; this is called the __________ effect.
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a major driving mechanism of the moc is the sinking of water in the north atlantic. this begins with the formation of . as ocean water freezes, ice crystals exclude salt and the salinity of the surrounding water increases.
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the richter magnitude of an earthquake is determined from the .group of answer choicesintensity of the earthquakearrival time of p and s wavesarrival time of p and surface wavesduration of the earthquake
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which factor will increase the salt concentration in seawater? responses precipitation precipitation evaporation evaporation runoff runoff ice cap melting
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which of the following problems is directly associated with irrigation? i. fishery collapse ii. waterlogging iii. salinization
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_______________ form when more resistant rock does not erode and less resistant rock on each side does.
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state one similarity and one difference in life expectancy in developed and developing countries
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What evidence of low rainfall is shown on topographic map in geography grade 12
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explosive volcanoes tend to occur at which type of plate boundary?
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wildfires may spread in three ways: slowly along the ground, as a wall of fire along a flaming combustion front, or as a(n
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which mining process uses heavy equipment to dig holes to remove ores, as well as sand, gravel, and stone? dredging heap leaching open-pit mining strip mining
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if the weather forecaster indicates that a frontal system is approaching your area with a strong squall line, what type of frontal system is headed your way?
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soil with approximately equal amounts of sand, silt, and clay along with a generous amount of organic matter is called loam. inorganic. humus. caliche.
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The Pontotoc Ridge region borders the state of and is known for its soil. This type of soil is excellent for growing , which thrives even though the soil is not very
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