While there are many hundreds of different minerals, the overwhelming majority of Earth's crust is composed of just eight common rock-forming minerals.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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In the United States, wood and wood waste could account for 2% of energy use. How many Btus of energy are generated from wood and wood waste? State your assumptions.

What will be an ideal response?

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Calculate the altitude of the noon Sun if you are vacationing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (3.2°N), on July 25.

What will be an ideal response?

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Most cropping systems in the U.S. rely on corn because it is the crop with the highest value

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Assume that you have just examined several flat-lying sedimentary layers. After much study you determine that there is a considerable span of time for which no sedimentary rock layer exists at this site. You have just discovered a(n) ________

A) angular unconformity B) series of conformable strata C) example of cross-cutting relationships D) disconformity

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