When basalt lava is chilled rapidly in the water in an ocean or lake, it forms bulbous structures called

____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pillow lava

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Ecocities do not yet exist; they are futuristic plans for sustainable urban growth.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Mitigation is used frequently, but not always effectively

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Thicker soil deposits on sedimentary rocks, compared to plutonic rocks, is an example of the role of ________ in determining soil characteristics

A) parent material B) climate C) vegetation D) time E) landscape relief

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Quartz is quite resistant to weathering and is an important component of sands in riverbeds and on beaches

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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