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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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.
________ 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
A barrier island is a static feature that has been unchanged for thousands to hundreds of thousands of years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false