Even in a rare area in which there are no overlying sediments, there are sediments found in the water
above. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
Strong currents can cause sediments to remain in the water column rather than settling. There are also
areas where there is no accumulation of sediments. This is true of areas where the seafloor is young
because the hot water dissolves material as fast as it settles. Information can be found in the section
Sediments Vary Greatly in Appearance.
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What caused Russia to move backwards in the demographic transition?
a. death rates increased and birth rates increased b. birth rates decreased and death rates decreased c. death rates rose and birth rates decreased d. death rates decreased and birth rates increased e. birth rates decreased and immigration decreased
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A. high pressure, Northern Hemisphere B. high pressure, Southern Hemisphere C. low pressure, Southern Hemisphere D. low pressure, Northern Hemisphere