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. Prezygotic barriers produce a new population of the same species, whereas postzygotic barriers produce new species. b. Reproductive barriers prevent two populations from interbreeding, producing unique species. c. Geographic barriers always separate two biological species. d. Reproductive barriers lead to the extinction of one species, opening a habitat for a new species to occupy.

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