The three phases of the Cordilleran orogeny are, from oldest to youngest,

a. Laramide, Sevier, Nevadan. d. Nevadan, Sevier, Laramide.
b. Sevier, Laramide, Nevadan. e. Sevier, Nevadan, Laramide.
c. Sonoma, Sevier, Laramide.


D

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Which of the following is vorticity relative to the Earth's surface?

A) earth vorticity B) absolute vorticity C) relative vorticity D) astronomical vorticity

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Physical and chemical weathering processes are not separate—they often operate in concert to decompose and dissolve rock

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is the definition of molarity?

A) moles of solute/1000 grams of solvent B) moles of solute/liter of solution C) moles of solute/liter of solvent D) moles of solvent/1000 grams of solute

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