Detrital sedimentary rocks are classified and named principally on the basis of ________

A) grain size
B) location
C) rock color
D) composition


Answer: A

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In general, the species most vulnerable to extinction are those that are

A) endemic, highly specialized, or limited to a single population. B) endemic and widespread in several large regions. C) genetically diverse and found in many regions. D) widespread but are not dominant in an ecosystem.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Comparing the three phases of water, molecules in the solid phase (ice) have the highest vibrational speed, and molecules in the gaseous phase (water vapor) have the slowest vibrational speeds

a. True b. False

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