What does it mean that a rock layer is more competent than its neighboring layers?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: It means that it has a higher viscosity than its surroundings and therefore is more resistive to flow.

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Many states, countries, and corporations dispose of their waste overseas because it is

A. The only possible method B. The safest method C. Extremely cheap D. More convenient E. The best way environmentally

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Which of the following is an example of biomass?

A. crude oil B. solar energy C. synfuels D. petroleum E. agricultural waste

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Behavioralists criticize location theory because it fails to describe what decision makers actually do

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A wave breaks when ________.

A. L/h = 3/7 B. L = 3 m C. L/h = 1/7 D. h/L = 1/7 E. h = 3 m

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