A burrowing animal is digging its tunnel through rocky soil, moving fresh material to the surface. How is this animal contributing to the weathering of that material?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Fresh geologic material that is moved to the surface can now be more effectively attacked by mechanical and chemical weathering processes.
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A. well A B. well B C. well C D. well D E. well E
If a tornado is rotating in a counterclockwise direction and moving toward the northeast, the
strongest winds will be on its __________ side. a. southwestern b. southeastern c. northeastern d. northwestern
Hurricanes are typically ________ miles in width
A) 250 B) 350 C) 400 D) 500
The Red Sea was created when
A. two tectonic plates pulled apart and formed a rift valley. B. three tectonic plates converged and created a depression. C. increased carbon in the atmosphere created more rainfall in the area. D. the Arabian peninsula crashed into Southwest Asia 25 million years ago.