Which of the following phase changes would release heat to the surrounding environment?
A) deposition
B) sublimation
C) melting
D) evaporation
Answer: A) deposition
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A. insecticides B. herbicides C. pesticides D. fungicides E. rodenticides
Evaluate the following statement. "Convection is a method of heat transfer that requires movement and is not possible in the solid rock regions of Earth."
A) This statement is true; however, convection occurs in the pliable regions of Earth and causes earthquakes to move solid rock. B) This statement is false; convection occurs in all three states of matter. C) The statement is true; heat transfer occurs only by other methods in the solid rock regions of Earth. D) The statement is false; solid rock movement is possible at a slow rate.
Which of the following is a measure of effect of radiation on biological material?
A) curie B) gray C) rad D) sievert
One of the primary goals of geology is to ________
A) understand the history of the earth B) understand the role of plate tectonics in the earth's evolution C) determine the role of meteorites in the decline of species over time D) develop a comprehensive relationship between fossils and geologic formations E) identify all of the rocks on the surface of the earth