Which water mass is characterized by relatively constant temperature and salinity with depth?
a. surface zone
b. deep zone
c. pycnocline zone
d. halocline
e. thermocline
a
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A) the growth of fluorite in caves and is the form the crystals grow in the open cavern B) cutting a larger crystal along four perfect cleavage planes, forming a cleavage fragment C) the typical crystal form of fluorite D) a pseudomorph (false form) of fluorite from replacement of a salt, potassium chlorite, that grows in octahedral crystals
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A) population centers, bulk-gaining B) coastal areas, labor intensive C) ship building facilities, skilled labor D) sources of inexpensive energy, energy intensive E) auto parts manufacturers, vertical
________ is a fine-grained metamorphic rock whose parent rock was basalt.
A. Gneiss B. Phyllite C. Mica schist D. Garnet schist E. Hornfels
Fire is the rapid combination of oxygen with carbon, hydrogen, and other elements of organic material in a reaction that produces flame, heat, and light.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)