Discuss William Smith’s principle of fossil succession. Why is this principle important in
relative geologic dating? What will be an ideal response?
The student should discuss how William Smith recognized that particular fossils are only found
in strata of certain ages. This principle indicates that life has changed through time and fossils
can be used to determine relative ages by correlation. When later combined with the theories of
natural selection and evolution, geologists determined that life on Earth had evolved and changed
to fit environmental conditions through time.
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A) religious and linguistic differences B) linguistic and economic differences C) territorialism D) political and economic differences E) economic and religious differences
Which of the following fossil fuels causes the least environmental problems?
A. Natural gas B. Coal C. Tar sands D. Oil
Variations in rock resistance, climate, and hydrology can influence drainage patterns
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Using the value you calculated for total Ccf per month in question ?, and
the water rates you identifi ed in question ?, calculate what a monthly water bill would have been in the years ???? and ????. Use the following formula: monthly water bill for year = Ccf per month × water rate for year What will be an ideal response?