The study of paleomagnetism is possible because
a. the magnetic minerals in rocks create Earth’s magnetic field.
b. most rocks contain no magnetic minerals.
c. the magnetic minerals in rocks disrupt Earth’s magnetic field.
d. the magnetic minerals align toward the north magnetic pole at the Curie Point.
e. none of the above
D
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A) burning fossil fuels. B) cooling of the oceans. C) warming of the oceans. D) land clearing for agriculture.
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a. oxidation b. carbonation c. alternating freezing and thawing d. rockfall e. talus
The north end of Earth's axis points towards ________
A) the Moon B) Mars C) Venus D) Ork E) Polaris