Which factors pertaining to rock type affect wave velocity through the material?
A) degree of metamorphism and water content
B) pressure and density
C) mineral abundance and pore space
D) temperature and water content
Answer: C
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A) Meters
B) Hours
C) Kilograms
D) Miles
The Cyrillic alphabet is based on
A. the Roman alphabet B. the Arabic alphabet C. the Greek alphabet D. the Hebrew alphabet
Landforms that are made of relatively easily weathered sedimentary rocks capped by nearly horizontal
more resistant rocks include a. mesas. b. ventifacts. c. playas. d. pediments.
The poetry of the Roman Horace is used by the author to illustrate what point?
a. The moral superiority of environmental attitudes of the early Romans b. The debate that raged as early as 20 BCE regarding the ethics of human transformation of the environment c. The environmental destruction of lands conquered during Roman expansion d. The power of poetry to express appreciation for the environment