Which is not a major factor in the width of a continental shelf?

A) The proximity to a plate boundary
B) The speed of ocean currents
C) Natural dams that allow sediment accumulation
D) The number of rivers depositing new sediments


D

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Sand ripples can indicate the prevailing wind direction in an area

a. True b. False

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During the mid-Cretaceous period

A) corals grew substantially closer to the poles than they do now. B) dinosaurs were confined to areas within 10 degrees of the equator. C) global temperature was 2-4 degrees Celsius higher than now. D) sea level was lower than now.

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