The principle of horizontality which states that sediments are usually deposited in relatively flat layers is important because ________
A) it showed that catastrophism could not explain the flat layers of the earth
B) it allowed geologists to correlate sedimentary units over large distances
C) it provided a way to recognize if rocks had been deformed
D) it provided an explanation how rocks behave in a depositional setting
C
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In the following features, what are the depositional shoreline features related to beach drift and longshore currents?
a. Spits b. Baymouth bar c. Tombolo d. All of the above e. both b and c
Which areas on this image will be dominated by deposition and which will be dominated by erosion?
A) Beaches will be dominated by erosion and the headland will be dominated by deposition. B) Both the beaches and the headland will be dominated by deposition. C) Beaches will be dominated by deposition and the headland will be dominated by erosion. D) Both the beaches and the headland will be dominated by erosion.
Transpiration refers to
A) the movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface. B) runoff. C) an amount of moisture loss from the surface that cannot be measured. D) the outward movement of water from plant leaves. E) evaporation.
Since Tuna is sold in 5 ounce (142 grams) cans in the U.S.A., what is the most frequently you eat an entire can of tuna and not be above the average U.S. fish consumption rate?
A) Once a month B) Twice a month C) Once a week D) Twice a week E) Once a day