The only minerals in the continuous branch of Bowen's reaction series are the
_________________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
plagioclase feldspars
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Lithospheric plates can consist of which of the following components?
A) continental crust, oceanic crust, and ocean water B) continental crust, lithospheric mantle, and asthenospheric mantle C) continental crust, lithospheric mantle, and oceanic crust D) continental crust only, not oceanic crust
How did Aristotle's explanations about the natural world influence progress in geological research?
a, His explanations propelled geologic research over the next several centuries, resulting in the presently accepted principle of uniformitarianism b. His explanations were considered to be the authority on the subject, which inhibited the acceptance of novel scientific ideas for many centuries c. His explanations were and still are considered to be the authority on the subject. d. His explanations were immediately rejected, which led to a lull in scientific progress e. His explanations propelled geologic research over the next several centuries, resulting in the presently accepted doctrine of catastrophism
The catabolism of carbohydrates or lipids produces smaller species which then enter the citric acid cycle. How many carbon atoms are in these smaller species?
A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
Though Earth is 4.6 billion years old, the oldest seafloor is no more than 280 million years old
Indicate whether the statement is true or false