The driving force of our planet's hydrologic cycle comes from
A. wind.
B. the balance between precipitation and evaporation.
C. solar energy.
D. precipitation of water over the oceans.
Answer: C
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Matter is best described as
a. anything that has mass and occupies space b. something that has the capacity to do work c. something that can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas d. something that can produce change e. is anything that has mass and occupies space and can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas
Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: Oil does not dissolve in water BECAUSE water molecules interact with other water molecules and other polar molecules
A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.
Because sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth's surface, they provide clues about past geologic events and settings. A low energy, quiet environment such as a lagoon or lake bed provide the perfect setting for the formation of
A. shale and evaporites. B. marble. C. basalt. D. none of the above
In the United States, the greatest environmental destruction results from the harvesting of
A) oil. B) natural gas. C) coal. D) timber.