The ________ of a continent consists of Precambrian rocks of the craton covered by a thin mantle of sedimentary rocks

A) shield
B) platform
C) rift zone
D) plateau


Answer: B

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On average, mammals were _______ in the Mesozoic than they are in the Cenozoic

a. smaller b. larger

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In which of the following cities would the smallest percentage of residents drive to work?

A) New York City B) London C) Paris D) Tokyo E) Berlin

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