Describe the first phase of the Cordilleran orogeny. What will be an ideal response?
During the Nevadan orogeny, which began during the Late Jurassic, large amounts of granitic magma
ascended as huge batholiths that are now parts of mountain ranges along the western U.S.
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Which of the following is not a type of tectonic plate boundary?
A) divergent plate boundary B) fault plate boundary C) transform plate boundary D) convergent plate boundary
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following refers to the climate near Earth's surface that may be distinct from the climate in surrounding areas due to local conditions?
A. macroclimate B. microclimate C. mesoclimate D. global climate
Efforts to reduce emissions of acid forming substances from industrial sources continue to be an important part of air pollution control.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)