A/an ____________ is an accumulation of detrital sediment adjacent to an uplifted area. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


clastic wedge

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A. Formal B. Tangible C. Intangible D. Informal E. Transitory

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The rock debris which accumulates at the base of steep slopes by gravitational action is called ______.

a - exfoliation b - vesicles c - talus d - creep e - slump

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In sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, the major nutritional problems relate to

A) inadequate exercise. B) malnutrition in pregnant women. C) undernourishment of adults. D) malnutrition and undernourishment, especially in children.

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What is the correct formula for aluminum oxide?

A) AlO B) AlO2 C) Al2O D) Al2O3

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