The principle of lateral continuity proposes that sedimentary rock layers continue in all directions until they grade into a different rock type or thin out on the edge of a basin is important because ________
A) it provided a way to recognize if rocks had been deformed
B) it provided an explanation how rocks behave in a depositional setting
C) it allowed geologists to correlate sedimentary rock units over large distances
D) it showed that catastrophism could not explain the flat layers of the earth
C
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A. not very likely because atoms are constantly dematerializing B. very probable because of how incredibly small atoms are C. not possible at all because atom don't last that long D. There's not really a way that scientists are able to make such an estimate.
Compare the radiation absorption and emission characteristics of rural areas and urban areas. Use your conclusions to help explain the urban heat-island effect
What will be an ideal response?
The variety of surface features on Earth results from
A) exogenic processes only. B) endogenic processes only. C) Both endogenic and exogenic processes.
Catches above the maximum sustainable yield ________
A) can be increased to prevent overfishing B) produce decreased fishing effort C) result in increased populations of the target species D) result in overfishing E) result in underutilization of the target species