____ are transitional environments because they ____
a. Sand dunes; involve marine and continental processes
b. Barrier islands; involve marine and continental processes
c. Submarine fans; involve marine and continental processes
d. Glaciers; straddle the boundary between the mountains and the plains
e. Alluvial fans; straddle the boundary between the mountains and the plains
b
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Why are mathematical models important to the study of climate change?
A) They have predictive capacity. B) Their mathematical character makes their conclusions and predictions completely accurate. C) They are easier to use and more reliable than geologic data. D) They make monitoring of climatic conditions obsolete.
According to the modulus ratio classification, the rocks with most uniform strength and elasticity are:
a. igneous b. detrital sedimentary c. metamorphic d. they are all about the same
In many areas of the far western United States, only sparse vegetation grows on ____________________-facing slopes
Fill in the blank with correct word.
What kind of fault indicates that crust has been pulled apart?
A) normal B) reverse C) strike-slip D) all of the above