This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: During the Cretaceous period, Earth experienced a worldwide rise in sea level caused by A) ... (Read 105 times)

fbq8i

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jul 29, 2018
During the Cretaceous period, Earth experienced a worldwide rise in sea level caused by
 
  A) melting of glacial ice.
  B) the thermal expansion of the crustal surface and the breakup of Pangaea.
  C) subduction of the seafloor.
  D) subduction of continental land masses.

Question 2

Uplift of the Rocky Mountains was a result of
 
  A) compressional forces.
  B) tensional forces.
  C) crustal extension.
  D) none of these


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

BAOCHAU2803

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


fbq8i

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


BAOCHAU2803

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Possible symbiotic or endosymbiotic relationships that gave rise to the first eukaryotic cells Possible symbiotic or endosymbiotic relationships that gave rise to the first eukaryotic cells
Earth’s Magnetosphere Earth’s Magnetosphere
Rivers on Mars and Earth Rivers on Mars and Earth
Stand in a doorway and hook your fingertips on both sides about chest level or lower. Stand in a doorway and hook your fingertips on both sides about chest level or lower.
Older people who experienced stressful events in their younger years may show personal growth and ... Older people who experienced stressful events in their younger years may show personal growth and ...
Embryonic Period Embryonic Period
Video: Normal and abnormal blood pH

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library