The most powerful agent of erosion is
A. wind.
B. glaciers.
C. running water.
D. waves.
Answer: C
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Diasporas
A) occur when people of a homogeneous group are dispersed from their traditional home region. B) occurred frequently during biblical times, but have been rare since. C) have been the most common reason for conversion to Christianity. D) refer solely to the emigration of people from the region of Palestine.
What features do geologists use to correlate rock layers across great distances? Choose all that apply.
1. uncommon minerals within rock layers at different locations 2. index fossils within rock layers at different locations 3. the position of a distinctive layer within a sequence of strata 4. All of the above
Inversions:
A) are characterized by an increase in temperature with altitude. B) increase the positive buoyancy of most air masses that enter them. C) have no significant effect on fog formation. D) are typically unstable.
The following is an example of a west coast "foggy" desert
A) Simpson of Australia B) Sahara of Africa C) Mohave of North America D) Atacama of South America E) Gobi of Asia