How does plate tectonics theory relate to world economics?
By understanding the geologic history of a particular region of the world, geologists are better able to predict whether it will be a worthwhile location to search for economically important petroleum or ore deposits.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The Atlas and Elburz mountains are part of the same geological system as the Himalayas. 2. The completion of the Aswan High Dam on the Nile River solved Egypt's water problems. 3. Many of Northern Africa's modern cities surround enclaves of old trading and agricultural centers 4. Fewer men than women in Northern Africa are illiterate. 5. Countries of Arab Southwest Asia trade extensively with each other
Even before the proposal of continental drift, paleontologists recognized that some sort of land connection was needed to account for the identical fossil organisms found on multiple continents
Select the correct hypothesis or hypotheses these paleontologists developed. A) Sea level falling B) A chain of island stepping stones C) Floating debris used as rafts and sea level rising D) A transoceanic land bridge E) Island stepping stones, transoceanic land bridge, and floating debris used for rafts
Which of the following would not be a control on desert development?
A. climatic belts at 30° north and south latitude B. great distance from an ocean C. location near cold ocean currents D. rain shadow E. areas beneath rising air masses
The erosion of wind is most like the action of
A. a bulldozer. B. a skateboard. C. an ice cream scoop. D. sandpaper.