530. Which of the following statements does NOT support the Pangaea theory? (A) Identical deposits of minerals have been found at corresponding locations along both the African and South American coasts. (B) The shape of the west coast of Africa seems to fit perfectly with the shape of the east coast of South America. (C) Paleontologists have discovered matching fossils from identical species of land animals at corresponding locations along both the African and South American coasts. (D) The Big Bang theory states that all matter in the universe expanded outward from the same point in space.

Former meanders that have been cut off from the stream are called: meanders cut-offs oxbows abandoned lakes

When does the longest day occur for latitudes greater than 23(1)/(2) S in the Southern Hemisphere? on the autumnal equinox on the winter solstice on the vernal equinox on the summer solstice

Question: Which process or processes are responsible for the series of ice ages that occurred during the Cenozoic Era? Answer Options: Select one of four Plate tectonics Formation of passive and active margins Glaciation and Antarctic circumpolar current Marine transgressions and regressions

Early hearths of domestication of plants and animals shared what geographical feature? High rainfall High temperature High relief Similar distance from the ocean Similar distance from the equator

7. A lahar that occurs when a volcano erupts is an example of __ talus slope solifluction slump creep

Question 27 (1 point) Heavily forested lands in Africa are most likely to be found in: 1) Chad and Mali 2) The Congo and West Africa 3) The Sudan and Morocco 4) South Africa and Madagascar

Where in the Earth is slowly moving molten magma driving plate movements? Asthenosphere The inner Core The Crust The Upper Mantle

(Q006) Limestones are easily eroded in humid regions. In arid regions, limestones are more resistant and can form cliffs because of the scarcity of water. cannot exist because they are chemical or biochemical rocks. form in playa lakes. develop karst topography.

Question 20 (Q003) The zero contour line is also known as sea level. the North Pole. the equator. the international date line.

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What is an example of a shoreline of emergence? ria coastline estuary marine terrace fjord delta

Which of the following an example of organic chemical sedimentary rock? rock salt chert oolitic limestone bituminous coal

What does Ganymede have that signals a partially molten interior? Rings Magnetic field Ice floes Retrograde rotation

Which concept is described in the theory proposed by Hess? Continents do not move. Cool rock pushes through the crust. Trenches are site's of seafloor spreading. Mid-ocean ridges are sites of seafloor spreading.

Absolute dating techniques can work with any type of material. True False

When the Aswan High Dam was completed, it formed a reservoir called Lake Nasser. True False Question 20 (1 point) Water is scarce in North Africa, so most people live near the Nile River and on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. True False Question 21 (1 point) Pastorialism is a type of agriculture focused on grazing livestock. True False

In general, as you go up in altitude the temperature decreases. True False

Fill in the Blank Question $\square $ $\square $ occurs when a rill channel widens and deepens.

Which location has the trail Owl Canyon? Lake Mead Mount Charleston Red Rock

Question 1/Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) [TG.05]What happens to an earthquake's P-waves when they strike the liquid core? They bounce off They are absorbed They change into S-waves. They change into R-waves