What is one way in which geologic knowledge is used to help humans? What will be an ideal response?
There are several possible answers to this, including finding mineral or energy resources, helping solve
environmental problems, or predicting natural hazards.
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Describe a location where the formation of a new cutoff meander in the Souris River appears imminent.
The following questions are based on Map T-4, a portion of the “Voltaire, North Dakota” quadrangle (scale 1:24,000; contour interval 5 feet) and Figure 40-4, a stereogram of the same region showing the Souris River (48°06'23"N, 100°48'05"W). What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about clastic sedimentary rocks?
A. To be called a sandstone, quartz must make up more than 95 percent of the grains. B. The natural cement that holds sedimentary rocks together is composed of dissolved minerals that precipitate. C. The amount of pore space decreases as a sand is compacted into sandstone. D. Clasts in a conglomerate or breccias can be different rock types or can be all the same rock type.
During which time period did the world's population more than double?
A) 1900-1950 B) 1850-1900 C) 1800-1850 D) 1950-2000
Why did the Intermontane become such a popular place for retirees and tourists in the late 20th and early 21st centuries?
What will be an ideal response?