The presence of large-scale cross-beds (approximately 100 ft. high) in a sandstone indicates a/an
__________ environment Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
aeolian, desert, or wind-blown
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What evidence from the map suggests that the pediment is covered with a mantle of alluvium?
The questions is based on Figure 45-3, a portion of the “Antelope Peak, Arizona” quadrangle (scale 1:62,500; contour interval 25 feet). In the northern portion of the map, a gently sloping pediment is visible (32°47'52"N, 112°05'21"W). You may view this map in color by going to the Lab Manual website or by scanning the QR code for this exercise. What will be an ideal response?
Most marine organisms have an internal temperature very close to that of their surroundings. They are known as ____ organisms
A) poikilothermic B) endothermic C) homeothermic D) ectothermic
Earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions that occur beneath the sea may generate a large sea wave called a
A. tide. B. tsunami. C. P-wave. D. rogue wave.
Floods only occur where human activities alter natural stream systems.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)