What does it mean to describe a scientist as skeptical? Why is skepticism considered a valuable quality in a scientist?

Plains rise in elevation to about 5,000 feet but begin slightly above: the mountains the plateaus sea level

Which of these is not a depositional feature? a. stack b. barrier island. c. spit. d. tombolo?

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy? A It is cost-efficient. B It does not produce air pollution. Oc It does not produce solid waste. D It poses no safety risks.

According to the "Geological Time" section in the reading by Backman and Seeds (2010) on Life in the Universe, the 4.6 billion year history of Earth can be represented by the calendar year. In which calendar month would the dinosaurs have appeared

The Indian subcontinent is part of which continent? A. Europe B. Africa C. Asia D. Australia

Which body of water is the nile river's primary reservoir?

Match the letter (A-F) on the geologic map with its description. 1. colors (different rock units) B 2. letter symbol (type and age of rock) E 3. contact line A 4. fault line C 5. fold axis D 6. strike and dip F

If a sequence of sedimentary units is cut by a fault, what does the principle of cross-cutting relationships tell a geologist?

The jet stream influences global weather by doing what? A: Producing thunderstormsB: Moving weather from one place to anotherC: Producing areas of high pressureD: Producing floods

What does europeanization mean