Compare and contrast how the formation of biochemical sediments differs from the formation of inorganic sediments. (Note: The term inorganic sediments refers to those formed in chemical sedimentary rocks.)
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Marine organisms such as corals and bacteria generate biochemical materials and inorganic materials that precipitate from a solution, such as seawater.
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In the western North Pacific, which of the following terms refers to a storm of tropical origin whose high winds and water cause a great deal of destruction to islands in that part of the world?
A. hurricane B. typhoon C. willy willy D. cyclone
The Coriolis force is caused by
A) the force of gravity between the Earth and the Sun. B) differences in pressure over distance. C) wind speed. D) the rotation of the Earth. E) centripetal acceleration of air masses.
When a certain clear red-brown liquid is distilled we recover a clear liquid and a red-brown solid? What can be said about the red-brown liquid?
A) It is an element. B) It is a compound. C) It is a solution. D) We cannot determine if it is an element, a compound or a solution.
______________________ are an example of a source of geothermal energy that utilizes drilling from wells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).