What is the definition of orogenesis?
A) Subduction of an oceanic plate beneath a continental plate
B) Ionic exchange between calcium and oxygen
C) Emplacement of metallic ores via hydrothermal metamorphism
D) Processes that collectively form a mountain belt
Answer: D
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A. A relatively high rate of evaporation is occurring. B. An abundant supply of condensation nuclei is in the air. C. A relatively large number of water vapour molecules are in the air. D. A relatively small number of water vapour molecules are in the air.
The only substance near the earth's surface that is found naturally in the atmosphere as a solid,
liquid, and a gas is: a. carbon dioxide. b. water. c. molecular oxygen. d. ozone. e. carbon.
Sedimentary rock may be formed from the shells of organisms containing calcium carbonate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
___ is a naturally occurring substance that seeps up from the ground and is potentially toxic to people.
A) radon gas B) bisphenol A C) crude oil D) DDE