Small glassy, translucent particles found in sediments and thought to be of extraterrestrial origin are called ________

a. turbidites
b. tektites
c. authigenic
d. oozes


b

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Which plankton are considered microplankton?

A) Silicoflagellates B) Dinoflagellates C) Coccolithophores D) Cyanobacteria

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What are some of the reasons why running water is important to humans? What will be an ideal response?

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Farmers use alley cropping with row patterns nearly level around hills—not up and down—to dissuade soil erosion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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