Explain how caves are used to analyze past climates

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Dripping water in caves leaves behind mineral deposits known as speleothems. These rocks can be dated using oxygen isotope analysis techniques.

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A serious consequence of sea-level rise is contamination of _______________ by salt water

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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What was the central idea of Thomas Malthus?

A) Laws often target poorer people. B) Cities develop before central governments. C) Emigration alleviates population pressure on a region. D) Population growth will outstrip the food supply. E) Population doubling rates are impossible to calculate.

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What part of the IPAT equation does providing contraceptive and reproductive health fall under?

A) affluence B) population C) technology D) impact E) none of the above

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Oceanic crust is primarily ____________ rock. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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