________ is the branch of geology that studies rock layers
A) Petrology
B) Seismology
C) Stratigraphy
D) Paleontology
Answer: C
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Carbon-12 and carbon-14 are isotopes of carbon. These isotopes differ in the number of
A) protons. B) neutrons. C) electrons. D) protons, neutrons, or electrons.
Meroplankton spend only a part of their lifecycle in the water column. Common examples include ________.
A. copepods B. krill C. salps D. sea star larvae
What submarine oceanic features are circled in this image?
A) Seamounts B) Deep-sea fans C) Rift zones D) Faults
Aluminum metal undergoes the same basic corrosion process that iron does, yet it does not decompose as rapidly. Why?
A. The aluminum oxide does not flake off like rust and acts as a protective layer. B. The aluminum is galvanized, which prevents oxidation. C. Aluminum is harder to reduce than iron. D. The aluminum oxide product undergoes a reduction to produce aluminum metal. E. Aluminum is harder to oxidize than iron.