Any accreted crustal fragment that has a geologic history distinct from that of the adjoining fragments is termed a(n) ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
terrane
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Bed load is moved by
A) suspension only. B) traction only. C) saltation. only. D) saltation, traction, and suspension E) both saltation and traction, but not suspension.
Contrast the shape, structure, and formation of composite and shield volcanoes
What will be an ideal response?
Deep soils are characteristic of tropical regions whereas thin rocky soils are characteristic of high latitudes. This is a natural demonstration that ________
A) all of the high latitude regions lost their soil in recent times B) humans living at high latitudes have destroyed the soils by bad farming practices C) physical weathering and erosion rates are higher at high latitude, removing soil faster than it can form D) chemical wreathing rates are much higher in the tropics than high latitudes
Landslides and mudflows are two examples of rare and sudden types of mass movements
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.