____________ is the process in which sediments are converted into sedimentary rock by compaction or by

cementation. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Lithification

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A. a combination of oil-rich sediments and calcareous ooze. B. petrified wood. C. buried plant material that has partially decayed. D. buried animal material that has partially decayed.

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Formaldehyde has the chemical formula CH2O. How many electrons must be shown in the Lewis structure of formaldehyde?

A) 4 B) 8 C) 12 D) 16

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Discuss the importance and impact of the Yangtze and Huang He (Yellow) rivers in China, including both their positive and negative aspects

What will be an ideal response?

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What best describes the headwaters of a drainage basin?

A. collection of small channels in the upper part of a basin that merge into larger streams. B. collection of streams that empty into a body of water. C. those parts of a drainage basin that lie above base level. D. those parts of a drainage basin where groundwater discharge into streams. E. those parts of a drainage basin where water infiltrates into the groundwater system.

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