What is the predominant wind direction that results in the rain shadow observed in this picture from one of the Hawaiian Islands?
A. northwest
B. southeast
C. southwest
D. northeast
Answer: D
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Detrital sedimentary rocks are classified by ____
a. composition b. color c. depositional environment d. clast size e. foliation
Animals had begun to inhabit the land before plant species evolved. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Briefly explain how the themes of plate tectonics, organic evolution, and geologic time provide a
cohesive story of the history of Earth. What will be an ideal response?