Which of the following best describes peat?
A) An aridosol typical of coastal mangroves
B) A type of hydrosol that contains mostly undecomposed and compacted plant biomass
C) Along with sandy loam considered one of the most fertile soils
D) Typical of arid regions with low organic content and subject to wind erosion
B
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A) France B) United States C) Australia D) India E) Japan
Why has San Francisco Bay suffered from pollution and experienced a decline in the quality of its marshes?
A. water diversions from the Sacramento River B. water diversions from the Colorado River C. draining of Mono Lake D. water diversions by the Los Angeles Aqueduct
Compare two air parcels at sea level that have the same size but different temperatures. Which of the following describes the colder parcel of air?
A. The pressure is the same, but the density is lower than the warm parcel. B. The pressure is the lower, but the density is the same as the warm parcel. C. The pressure is higher, but the density is the same as the warm parcel. D. The pressure is the same, but the density is higher than the warm parcel.
What are the two most common cements in sedimentary rocks? What will be an ideal response?