Dry, warm downslope winds occurring on the leeward side of Cascades and Rockies are called
A) takus. B) mistrals. C) boras. D) chinooks.
D
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Which of the following radioactive isotopes would be best for age-dating a rock from 50,000 years ago?
A) uranium-238 B) carbon-14 C) potassium-40 D) thorium-232
Water is likely to be a poor solvent for which types of molecules?
A) molecules which can form hydrogen bonds B) nonpolar molecules C) polar molecules D) None, water is considered a universal solvent.
Which of the following is not closely related to jointing?
A) The landforms of Zion Canyon National Park, Utah B) Ease of percolation of water into rock C) Vesicles D) Contraction of sediments after they dry out E) Horizontal and vertical orientation