Relative age dating enables scientists to determine the age in years of a rock mass, whereas absolute
age dating can only determine the sequence of events. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Humans have long used technology as a way to solve our problems. What is the consensus among environmental scientists and economists about creating and using better technology to offset our current environmental impacts?
A. There is no consensus, it depends on who you talk to. B. Both groups agree that more technology is the key to alleviate environmental impacts. C. Both groups disagree that more technology is the key to alleviate environmental impacts. D. Economists believe in more technology to solve our problems but the scientists say we need less.
The development of larger and darker varieties of house sparrows among northern populations of
the species is an example of a. microevolution. b. macroevolution
The number of fatalities from the Mt. Pinatubo eruption was relatively low because
A) the eruption was relatively small B) few people lived in the vicinity of the volcano C) the eruption was predicted successfully, and the area was evacuated D) the eruption, though large, was characterized by extensive lava flows
Which of the following is true regarding locations at high elevations?
A) Higher elevations experience higher temperatures during the day because they are closer to the Sun. B) Higher elevations experience lower average temperatures during both day and night. C) The density of air increases with increasing elevation. D) Temperatures at night, and in the shadows, are greater at higher elevations.