Ocean currents are too slow to be affected significantly by the Coriolis force
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The solar nebula theory of the formation of the solar system accounts for the differences in composition between the terrestrial and Jovian planets
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How much are global surface temperature expected to increase by the year 2100 if humans replace much of today's fossil fuel combustion by new and more efficient technologies?
A) 2°C B) 2.5°C C) 3°C D) 3.5°C E) 4°C
Match the fault with the appropriate stress that caused it
A) Shear B) Compression C) Tension 1) Normal fault 2) Reverse fault 3) Strike-slip fault
Graded bedding forms when ____
a. erosion planes off a portion of the sea bottom b. sediment is deposited on a steep slope or grade c. turbidity currents deposit first coarse-grained sediment then fine-grained sediment d. cross-bedding is truncated at top and curved (or tangential) at bottom e. turbidity currents deposit first fine-grained sediment then coarse-grained sediment