During the last couple of decades, geologist have used a(n) ________ approach to gain insight into the growth and wearing away of mountains.
A. weathering
B. tectonic
C. erosional
D. system
E. climatic
Answer: D
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A. railroads B. airlines C. limited-access highways D. canals
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The leeward sides of mountains are typically dry and are often arid enough to be referred to as ________
A) a Mediterranean climate B) taigas C) steppes D) tundra E) rain shadow deserts
how do reproductive barriers relate to the biological species concept?
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