Compare and contrast detrital and chemical sedimentary rocks. Provide specific examples of
each group. What will be an ideal response?
The student should recognize that detrital sedimentary rocks are made of detritus, including
fragments of other rock types and weathering products. In contrast, chemical sedimentary rocks
are composed of minerals derived from solutions. Examples of detrital sedimentary rocks may
include sandstones and breccias. Examples of chemical sedimentary rocks may include
limestones and evaporites.
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A. The Little Ice Age occurred when there was a minimum of sunspot activity. B. Solar flares are more common with maximum sunspot activity. C. There is, on average, an 11 year cycle for sunspot cycles. D. More sunspot activity means less overall energy emitted from the sun.
Canada gained a degree of independence through the British North America Act in
A. 1776 B. 1789 C. 1800 D. 1867
Define orogenesis
What will be an ideal response?
In humid Iowa, where summer nighttime temperatures are high, corn takes ____ time to mature than in the drier west
a. the same amount of b. twice as much c. a quarter of the d. more e. less