When considering evidence of glaciation on the southern continents, why did Wegener reject the explanation that the entire planet had experienced a period of extreme cooling?
A) Because the glacial debris was localized to a few small mountain valleys
B) Because he knew the "glacial debris" was actually a misinterpreted landslide
C) Because geologic evidence supported the existence of tropical swamps in the Northern Hemisphere
D) Because the 16O/18O ratios in fossils supported an ice-free period
Answer: C
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Fish appeared before amphibians on the geologic time scale.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) with natural gas B) the same way oil is produced C) Obsidian and water are mixed together and buried for hundreds of years. D) Plant organic matter is compressed into rock under elevated heat and pressure during burial.
Briefly explain how deep trenches form
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