What general term denotes a buried, erosional surface where rock layers are missing?
What will be an ideal response?
unconformity
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The growth of cities in the nineteenth century was most closely linked with the
A) increased power of states. B) increased size of states. C) increased importance of industrialization. D) decreased output of agriculture in rural areas. E) increased amount of social services available in cities.
The stable conditions of deep benthic environments seem to favor ________ infaunal organisms.
A. symbiotic B. carnivorous C. deposit-feeding D. surface-dwelling
Which characteristic is NOT a factor when deciding to convert a natural landslide dam into a permanent dam?
a. ?geometry of the landslide dam b. ?material of the landslide dam c. ?rate of stream flow d. ?ability to construct spillways and breaches e. ?temperature of the water
Which of the following is not considered to be part of a typical ocean basin?
A) a linear chain of volcanoes B) large expanses of flat plains C) deep canyons D) granitic intrusions