If CO2 is added to the atmosphere faster than it can be removed, the atmosphere warms.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
CO2 is a greenhouse gas and traps the sun's energy in our atmosphere. The higher the concentration of these gases, a greater potential for trapping and warming the atmosphere is created.
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a) Development of layering (foliation) b) Making crystals grow larger c) Making minerals denser d) Making minerals orient themselves e) Forming veins and mineral deposits
Volcanoes are generally not preserved in the geologic rock record as they are eroded away. However, the various materials erupted from volcanoes are often found preserved in the rock record
How could you infer what type of volcano erupted in a given area based on the type of volcanic deposits now found as layers of rock? Give specific examples and briefly discuss if some materials may be linked to different types of volcanoes. What will be an ideal response?
Which four states account for 91% of all U.S. earthquakes of magnitude 3.5 and above?
A. California, Hawaii, Washington, and Nevada B. California, Montana, Washington, and Hawaii C. California, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada D. California, Iowa, Nevada, and Idaho E. California, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon
Which is a major fault that often shows a progressive migration along its length with time?
A) the North Anatolian Fault in Turkey B) the San Andreas Fault in California C) the Alpine Fault in New Zealand D) the Haicheng Fault in China E) the New Madrid Fault in Missouri