Which of the following statements is TRUE of the lithosphere?
A) The lithosphere is composed only of outer mantle material.
B) The lithosphere is composed only of igneous rock.
C) The lithosphere is composed only of metamorphic rock.
D) The lithosphere is composed of the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle.
E) The lithosphere is composed of the inner portion of the mantle and the outer core.
D
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A. They have been overharvested by humans for their meat and fur B. Humans have introduced a disease that is fatal to orangutans C. Sea level rise from climate change has flooded their coastal habitat D. Their habitat has been destroyed and replaced by palm plantations.
The apparent westward drift of the planets as compared to the background stars is called ________ motion
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The most common problem encountered by seabirds coated with oil is ____.
A. immediate death B. vulnerability to predators C. loss of buoyancy and insulation, causing deaths from drowning or loss of body heat D. poisoning by taking in the oil internally E. starvation
Countershaded fish usually have a dark back and a light undersurface.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)