What conditions are favorable for evaporite formation?
a. high heat, moist environment
b. low temperatures, low evaporation
c. low temperature, low pressure
d. high temperatures, high evaporation
e. low temperature, moist atmosphere
d
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Which statement about generalists and specialists is true?
A. When environmental conditions are changing rapidly, a generalist is usually better off than a specialist. B. A specialist typically has a broader niche than a generalist. C. When environmental conditions are changing rapidly, a specialist is usually better off than a generalist. D. A generalist typically has a more narrow niche than a specialist. E. The habitat of generalists or specialists represent their niche.
Which of the following statements best describes the strong nuclear force?
A. The force is very strong but has a very short range. B. The force is very strong and works over very long distances. C. The force has two sides: the light side and the dark side. D. The electrical force is stronger than the nuclear force. E. The strength of the force increases with distance.
At the highest trophic level, there is less energy and fewer organisms than at the lower levels.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Freshwater passing through uplifted sediments containing quick clay changes the sea salt content leaving quick clay with all but which of the following?
A. water contents commonly in excess of 50 percent B. grains mostly less than 0.002-mm diameter C. a higher salt content D. weak structure