A triggering mechanism, such as heavy rains or an earthquake, are necessary for mass wasting to occur
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Detrital sediments and rocks are classified by:
a. mineral composition. b. grain size. c. the conditions in which they formed. d. mineral composition and grain size. e. composition, origin, and texture
In folding or fracturing, ____
A)the stress is never tensional B)the strain is called elastic strain C)the strain will only affect layered rocks D)the rocks will recover their original shape and volume when the stress is removed E)the rocks do not recover their original shape or volume
How does Earth as a planet compare to an orbiting space station in terms of providing a life support system for its inhabitants? Other than size, what are some of their differences and similarities in terms of habitation?
How many interglacials (times where the temperature deviation reached 0 C° or greater) do you detect over the past 450,000 years? What is the average time between interglacials?
What will be an ideal response?