Which of the following materials probably has the highest porosity?
A. poorly sorted sediment
B. a mixture of sand, silt, and clay
C. sediment composed only of rounded cobbles that rest directly on one another
D. a coarse-grained granite
Answer: C
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A) eastward surface winds moving away from the Pacific warm pool. B) westward surface winds moving away from the Pacific warm pool. C) westward surface winds moving toward the Pacific warm pool. D) eastward surface winds moving toward the Pacific warm pool.
Which of the following networks are common drainage patterns?
a. Dendritic, Arc-shaped, and Bird-shaped b. Dendritic, Radial, Rectangular, and Trellis c. Dendritic, Radial, Perpendicular, and Trellis d. Divergent, convergent, and parallel
According to the economist Fred Hirsch, a “positional good” is a good or commodity:
a) that places you in a high status position relative to those who don’t possess it. b) that is desirable because of short supply or limited access. c) that is desirable because it has a high price tag. d) all of the above.
Internationalization of economic activity has resulted in the growth of global cities like
A) Singapore. B) Hong Kong. C) New York City. D) Los Angeles. E) Rio de Janeiro.