The particle size of terrigenous sediments generally ________ with distance from shore.

A. decreases
B. increases
C. is less graded
D. becomes less uniform
E. stays the same


Answer: A

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Continental shields and platforms represent ________

A) sedimentary basins with inland seas shaped like a shield, like Hudson's bay B) areas in the interior of continents that have not experienced mountain building for billions of years C) names given to Paleozoic mountain belts D) sites where continents collide, analogous to warriors clashing shields

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Radio telescopes are generally much larger in size than are optical telescopes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Streams of protons and electrons emitted from the Sun produce ________

A) plages B) granules C) quasars D) prominences E) the solar wind

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Economic change is a form of cultural diffusion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences