In the mid-1600s, James Ussher determined that the earth was created in 4004 BC based on ________
A) fossils
B) Biblical passages
C) rates of deposition and erosion of earth materials
D) ancient records from the Egyptians
E) none of the above
B
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A good example of relative space and its contingent character is:
A) the space of forests. B) the space of governments. C) the space of a nation-state. D) the space of technology. E) the space of trade.
The most common triggering mechanism for mass wasting is:
a. vibrations due to earthquakes. b. a sudden influx of excessive water. c. erosion of the slope base. d. vibrations due to earthquake and a sudden influx of excessive water. e. vibrations due to earthquakes, a sudden influx of excessive water, and erosion of the slope base.
The most common and effective agent for transporting sediment is ____
A)wind B)waves and currents C)glaciers D)storms E)running water
Kepler's third law states that the planet's orbital period squared is equal to its mean solar distance cubed. Consequently, the solar distances of the planets can be calculated when their periods of revolution are known
The orbital period of Jupiter is 12 years, what is its distance from the sun in astronomical units? A) 16.1 B) 530 C) 5.2 D) 12