Describe the major diff erences in the environment between the two

photographs. What will be an ideal response?


In the recent photograph, there is no water, just a dry river bed. The west branch of
the Santa Cruz River does not exist and there are signifi cantly fewer trees and other
vegetation along the river. Other changes include streets running on the bank of
what was the West branch of the Santa Cruz River and substantial development in the
surrounding area.

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What type of rock is shown in this photograph from the Investigation?

A. granite B. metamorphic rocks C. volcanic rocks, probably basalt D. sedimentary rocks

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The North American Plate is all on one plate.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Given the prevailing wind direction indicated by the arrow, where would you expect temperatures to be warmest and the humidity lowest?

A. A B. B C. C D. D

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