Which of the following soil types is most likely to be found in mountainous or sandy regions?

A. inceptisols
B. histosols
C. mollisols
D. entisols


Answer: D

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Which of following correctly lists the order in which the listed minerals form in a cooling magma from the first to the last to form?

A. quartz, potassium-rich feldspar, pyroxene, biotite mica, and calcite B. olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, biotite mica, and quartz C. pyroxene, biotite mica, calcite, quartz, and potassium-rich feldspar D. quartz, biotite mica, amphibole, pyroxene, and olivine

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Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: NASA uses a complicated working definition of life BECAUSE it must encompass the potential of extraterrestrial life

A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.

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Discuss the benefits and disadvantages of modern-day landfills in the United States

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true of the current materials revolution that is occurring?

a. New materials are being created that act as ideal replacements for many materials. b. Nanotechnology is likely to be a large component of the materials revolution. c. Many new materials are more efficient and cost-effective than their counterparts. d. The production and use of many new materials are far less environmentally damaging. e. All of these answers are true.

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