Compare and contrast marine environments that favor the deposition of siliceous and calcareous oozes
What will be an ideal response?
Siliceous oozes are found on the sea floor beneath cool surface waters in high latitudes. Calcareous oozes are found on the sea floor beneath warm surface waters in low latitudes.
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What feature is found when there is a time gap in the geologic record?
A. unconformity in the rock unit B. inclusion rock unit C. deformed rock unit
Discuss and analyze the environmental, economic, and political consequences of the United States' energy use
What will be an ideal response?
Hurricanes dissipate when ____
A) they move over colder water B) they move over warmer water C) surface inflow of air is less than upper-level outflow of air D) water temperatures below the eyewall increase