Which kind of stress (confining pressure or differential stress) is responsible for creating the texture visible in this rock?
A) Confining pressure
B) Differential stress
Answer: B
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A) It is often harvested from an area that needs water and is sold elsewhere. B) It requires less energy than providing water from a local aquifer or stream. C) It should not be used for emergencies but is a practical solution for augmenting drinking water on a large scale. D) Michigan has approved commercial production in all areas of the state.
Shield volcanoes are composed primarily of
A. basalt lava flows. B. rhyolite lava flows. C. andesite lava flows.
The phosphorus in all biological tissues can be traced back to ________
A) phosphorus weathered from rock B) atmospheric phosphorus gas C) volcanic activities D) phosphorus in animal bones E) phosphorus dissolved in the ocean and taken up by shellfish
The most common and widespread form of precipitation is ________
A) rain B) snow C) fog D) sleet E) hail