Describe the factors influencing the weathering process
What will be an ideal response?
The major factors influencing the weathering process include: rock composition and structure; climate; slope orientation; subsurface water; vegetation; and time.
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Which of the following is NOT true of volcanoes?
A) Volcanoes are clustered along boundaries between tectonic plates B) If magma reaches the surface and erupts, a volcano is formed C) Volcanic eruptions are almost always followed immediately by earthquakes D) Heat within Earth generates magma or molten rock E) The chemistry of the magma/lava determines its texture and therefore the type of landform it builds.
The meteorologist at your local TV station says "There is a 60% chance of rain tomorrow." This is an example of
A) numerical weather forecasting. B) forecast bias. C) a qualitative forecast. D) a probability forecast.
Which discipline is most associated with environmental science?
A. botany B. political science C. sociology D. ecology E. psychology
The Big Bang occurred
A. 4.5 billion years ago. B. 12 to 14 billion years ago. C. 450 million years ago. D. 3.8 billion years ago.