What is geology?

What will be an ideal response?


Geology is the study of Earth. Physical geology applies an understanding of physics and chemistry to explain the surficial and interior workings of Earth. Historical geology combines an understanding of physics, chemistry, and biology to interpret the history of Earth.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Hiring foreign workers or contracting with a foreign third-party service provider to take over certain processes is called ________.

A. foreign direct investments B. new international division of labor C. transnational contracting D. offshoring

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The thickness of deep-sea sediments increases with distance from a spreading center.

a. true b. false

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Photochemical smog differs from industrial smog in that it ________

A) consists of primary pollutants B) is formed only in the presence of sunlight C) has large quantities of soot D) is an unhealthy mixture of pollutants E) is primarily composed of carbon monoxide

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