Discuss the mineral deposits that were formed during the Mesozoic Period. What will be an ideal response?
Large Mesozoic petroleum and natural gas accumulations are present in the Persian Gulf and the
Gulf Coast of North America. Some of these deposits in the Gulf Coast are associated with salt
domes. Mesozoic uranium deposits are present in the Colorado Plateau area of western North
America and are associated with plant remains in sandstones deposited in ancient stream
channels. Diamonds were emplaced in kimberlites in South Africa during the Mesozoic. Gold
and copper deposits are present in Mesozoic deposits in some parts of North and South America.
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A) Bhutan
B) Sri Lanka
C) Kerala
D) Nepal
E) Kashmir
Captain James Cook returned to England after his final expedition in 1779 and recorded a 50-volume set of
reports of his scientific findings. a. True b. Fals
Shields and stable platforms are typically found in the interior regions of a continent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What causes waterlogging?
A. desertification B. an excess of saltwater intrusion C. heavy rain D. erosion E. a rise in the water table from irrigation