The ____ states that sediment extends laterally in all directions until it thins and pinches out, or terminates, against the

edge of the depositional basin.
a. principle of original horizontality
b. principle of superposition
c. principle of lateral continuity
d. principle of cross-cutting relationships
e. principle of uniformitarianism


c

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Bacteria and fungal spores are potential ________

A) the cause of high pesticide use in the home B) VOCs and POPs C) sources of radon in the home D) problems in degrading the ozone layer E) causes of "sick-building syndrome"

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What is the osmolarity of a 3.3%(w/v) Na3PO4 solution?

A) 0.20 osmolar B) 0.40 osmolar C) 0.80 osmolar D) 1.6 osmolar

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Which of these is a starting point for primary succession?

a. a neglected yard b. none of these is a starting point for primary succession c. a surface exposed by a retreating glacier d. abandoned farmland e. an abandoned city

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