The branch of geology that focuses on understanding layered rocks is called
a. petrology. d. paleontology.
b. stratigraphy. e. geophysics.
c. geomorphology
B
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According to current projections, the human population by 2100 will be about
A) 10 billion. B) 8 billion. C) 20 billion. D) 15 billion.
Which of the following is true of the specific heat of water?
A) It is similar to that of other liquids. B) It is the same as that of ice and steam. C) It is unusually high. D) It is unusually low.
In examining POTET (potential evapotranspiration) values throughout the year for New Orleans and comparing them to PRECIP (precipitation) received, is there an annual moisture surplus or deficit?
New Orleans—Station # 4
What will be an ideal response?
During a non-El Niño year, the air and surface water flow westward to the western Pacific, the thermocline rises, and
upwelling of cold water occurs along the west coast of Central and South America. a. True b. False