What is the geological process that leads to the formation of a Foreland Basin?
a. Continent rift
b. Subsidence between convergent plate boundaries
c. Subsidence due to the volcano arc
d. Weight of the mountain belt pushes down the crust's surface
Ans: d. Weight of the mountain belt pushes down the crust's surface
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Saturation is best defined as:
A) the point when water molecules completely stop evaporating from a water surface. B) a mixing ratio of at least 100 g/kg. C) a vapor pressure greater than 1000 mb. D) equal numbers of water molecules evaporating from and condensing into a water surface.
The humid subtropical climate:
A) is found along the California coast. B) has relatively cool summers. C) is, in winter, similar to the wet tropics. D) sees significant rainfall throughout the year.
During the summer, low-latitude desert regions are under the influence of the:
a. equatorial low. b. subtropical high. c. subpolar low. d. polar high.
What do these channels indicate about past events on Mars?
A. There were explosive volcanic eruptions. B. Strong winds eroded into a series of volcanic layers. C. Glaciers once covered the entire planet. D. The surface once had running water that eroded and deposited sediment.