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What was the most recent ice age in north America

what was the most recent ice age in north america

How could volcanoes trigger a mass extinction

Volcanic debris changes the climate.

Using corn for energy is an example of

Using corn for energy is an example of biomass.

Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary structure Ripple marks Magma emplacement Mud cracks or Cross beds

Magma emplacements or Batholith are not sedimentary structures.

Which process changes the space between the grains in a metamorphic rock

Compaction

The difference between quartzite and quartz is that in quartzite the grains have been

compacted

Which conditions are best for fossil formation

Probably the best condition for fossil creation/preservation would be aqueous catastrophism(ie... flood), stratum deposited in rapid succession. Quick coverage of plant or life form would/do present terrific fossils.

The answer of 'Quick freezing' is not so likely. I can't think of anywhere there would suddenly be 'flash freezing' upon our planet. Life forms would have a chance to move away from such conditions of cold and plants would die out. Although death within a cold temperature area would lend to good preservation of a life form.

"Quick Freezing"

Is the following is an intrusive igneous body Pyroclast Lava Flow Lahar Batholith

Batholith is an intrusive igneous body.

What is an important characteristic of an index fossil apex

It must have lived for a short geologic period of time.

What advantage does nuclear power have over wind power

Nuclear power can produce electricity in any weather.

What caused disappearance of land bridges

Shrinking of the polar ice caps

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