In terms of areal extent, which of the following sequences is ordered from largest to smallest extent covered?
A) ice sheet, alpine glacier, ice field, ice cap
B) ice cap, alpine glacier, ice sheet, ice field
C) ice sheet, ice field, ice cap, alpine glacier
D) ice sheet, ice cap, ice field, alpine glacier
E) alpine glacier, ice field, ice cap, ice sheet
D
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A. 16% B. 59% C. 84% D. 29%
Triassic sedimentation in western North America consisted of
a. marine and nonmarine sedimentation. d. evaporites. b. only marine sedimentation. e. limestone and shale. c. only nonmarine sedimentation
What is the ultimate cause of mass wasting?
a. water b. slope c. earthquakes d. gravity e. wind
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A) pigs B) beef cattle C) chickens D) goats E) dairy cattle