The uplift of mountains is caused by
A) exogenic forces.
B) aggradation.
C) endogenic processes.
D) mass movement.
E) denudation.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
________ is weathered unconsolidated material on top of solid bedrock.
A. Dirt B. Mud C. Regolith D. Clay E. Sand
After a NAPL contaminant reaches the subsurface, the most important remedial action is:
a. source control b. containment c. pump and treat d. biodegradation
These pillars are remnants of layers, most of which have been stripped away by wind erosion. If this occurred in less than 5 years you might reasonably conclude that
A) the pillars are remnants of volcanic necks.
B) this area recently has become a productive place to produce agriculture.
C) there must have been drought, overgrazing, or some short-term climatic change.
D) this area was originally a lake.