Geologists describe shale as being fissile, which means it ________.
A. forms in quiet water environments
B. is fine-grained
C. splits into thin layers
D. is dark in color
E. is poorly sorted
Answer: C
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a. True b. False
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A) decrease in salinity B) decrease in density C) dissolve increased amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere D) decrease in pH
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Based on your knowledge of the mechanics of tectonic motion, do you think there is a likelihood of another supercontinent forming? If so, where? What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following factors inhibits harmful algal blooms (HABs)?