Organisms that break down bodies of dead plants and animals into nutrients that are released into the soil or water are called
a. Detritivores
b. detritus feeders
c. Decomposers
d. Scavengers
e. Omnivores
C
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All waterfalls eventually disappear because headward erosion slowly eats back the resistant ledge.
a. true b. false
Ammonites of the Mesozoic were characterized by a very ____
A)restricted duration in time B)complex indenture pattern C)complex feeding mechanism D)complex growth suture pattern E)complex locomotor mechanism
Economically valuable pedogenic accumulations of aluminum oxides are called:
a. laterites b. caliche c. bauxite d. pedalfers
Which of the following is essential in order for petroleum to accumulate in a trap?
A. all of the answers listed here. B. the source rock must generate hydrocarbon molecules. C. a low permeability cap rock that prevents the escape of hydrocarbons. D. hydrocarbons must migrate from a source rock. E. a porous rock to store the hydrocarbon molecules.