Which of the following was not among the early scientific attempts to determine Earth's age?
a. the cooling rate of a molten iron sphere of Earth's diameter
b. the rate of sediment deposition
c. the rate at which water precipitation accumulated in the ocean
d. the geologic principles and the inferred rates of change necessary to explain the fossil
record
e. the rate of salt accumulation in the ocean
C
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Which of the following locations would most likely contain a high percentage of sand?
A) Location 2, along a steep mountain front
B) Location 3, in sand dunes
C) Location 4, along a beach
D) Locations 2 and 3
E) Locations 3 and 4
If surface mines tend to cause greater environmental impacts, why are they used?
A) Surface mines require the excavation of less rock. B) Cyanide is not required to process ore from a surface mine. C) Surface mines are more economical. D) Subsurface mines are more hazardous to miners.
The factor that relates to receipt of the direct rays of the sun in mountain areas is referred to as ____________________ aspect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The distance of Earth from the sun plays a major role in the determination of the seasons
Indicate whether the statement is true or false