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HCHenry

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Which of the following descriptions does not specifically apply to sediments carried away from the glacier by meltwater streams?
 
  A) Deposited in stratified layers
  B) Composed of clay-rich materials
  C) Often well sorted
  D) Composed of sands and gravels

Question 2

There have been several instances in the last 150 years when valuable materials such as diamonds have been found contained in glacial debris.
 
  If one wanted to try to trace such valuable materials back to their source, which moraine would be most useful for tracing valuable gold deposits back to their bedrock source area?
  A) Recessional moraine
  B) Terminal moraine
  C) Lateral moraine
  D) Esker



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!


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Excellent

 

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