Which feature is one of the pieces of evidence that indicates that the boundary between the Cretaceous Period and the
Tertiary was marked by the impact of a large meteorite (bolide)?
a. evaporites
b. large scale unconformities
c. metamorphosed limestones
d. sequence stratigraphy
e. iridium anomaly
e
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In the state of South Carolina, the geologic conditions have not created deep reservoirs of hot water that can be exploited like they are in Iceland. In the absence of those deep reservoirs, how can geothermal energy be used in South Carolina?
A. space heating and cooling B. produce electricity C. transportation D. industrial heating
It can be said that amphibian populations are declining worldwide,
a. but only in areas that are greatly disturbed by human activities b. in all areas except in protected wildlife preserves, where they are increasing somewhat c. except in the Arctic where they are surviving okay d. in all areas, even in protected wildlife preserves and parks e. in all areas, except tropical rainforests where the very large populations can withstand some disturbance
Assuming tea and citrus fruits require a temperate climate, these products are most likely to be grown in which country?
A. Estonia B. Belarus C. Russia D. Georgia
The driving force of all hurricanes is
A) the release of latent heat. B) the subtropical jet stream. C) the Coriolis force. D) the polar jet stream.