The process by which loose sand from a beach or desert is converted into a solid rock called sandstone is an example of ____.

In which of the following locations is a rainshadow desert normally found?

A. in the centre of a large surface anticyclone B. in polar regions where the air is cold and dry C. on the back (western) side of a large thunderstorm D. on the downwind side of a mountain range

Why might the following nuclear reaction not be very good for energy production in a fission reactor?U ? Ba + Kr + 1 neutron

A. The mass of the by-products is too high and therefore the energy released will not be high enough. B. The material only produces one neutron so the chain reaction will not be very efficient. C. Interatomic attraction between the products will impede the efficient separation of the atoms from the unstable nuclei. D. There are too many products produced. E. The products are too large.

What is not usually able to be measured by flow meters?

a. Surface currents b. Intermediate waters c. Bottom waters d. Coastal waters

Sea level could change relative to a shoreline due to:

a. uplift of coastal regions. b. subsidence of coastal regions. c. rising sea level. d. receding sea level. e. all of the above