Under what conditions do carbonates form? What will be an ideal response?


Carbonates form at warm temperatures in the absence of detrital sediments and usually in shallow
water.

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The hau of material objects refers to:

a) superstitious belief in animate objects. b) the utility of material objects that serve our interests. c) sentimental connections and social relationships embodied in things. d) the respect we have for tools and technologies created by humans.

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Highly fluid basaltic lava may cool with a smooth, ropy surface called pahoehoe, whereas lower temperature, slower flowing, more viscous basaltic lava commonly has a rough, blocky texture called aa.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Dense marine flows composed of a mixture of water and sediment are called turbidity currents

a. True b. False

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What atmospheric layer is the home of weather, has the greatest density of gas molecules, and has a decrease in temperature with height?

A. Thermosphere B. Troposphere C. Stratosphere D. Mesosphere

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