Once formed, the rock of the crust is subject to degrading forces of wind, water, etc. collectively called _________, and the particles produced move away in a process called _________ and ultimately collect in areas of ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: weathering, erosion, deposition
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A. clockwise in the Atlantic and counterclockwise in the Pacific B. clockwise in the Atlantic and clockwise in the Pacific C. counterclockwise in the Atlantic and counterclockwise in the Pacific D. counterclockwise in the Atlantic and clockwise in the Pacific
What is the correct order of sediment size from smallest to largest?
1.Silt, clay, sand, granule, cobble, pebble, boulder. 2.Clay, silt, sand, pebble, granule, boulder, cobble. 3.Silt, clay, sand, granule, pebble, boulder, cobble. 4.Clay, silt, sand, granule, pebble, cobble, boulder.
Land that cannot be cultivated will not be productive for other uses.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is a major drawback to using natural gas in place of oil?
A. Major changes in auto engines are required. B. Driving range is much longer than oil. C. Gas requires larger fuel tanks. D. The demand for natural gas is much lower.