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lunatika

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How does the analysis of marine sediments provide information about the climate of the ancient Earth?
 
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Algae, plants, archaea, and photosynthetic bacteria are examples of ________ organisms.
 
  A) autotrophic
  B) consumer
  C) decomposer
  D) heterotrophic
  E) siliceous



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Answer to Question 1

Sediments that accumulate over time on the sea floor comprise a nearly continuous, undisturbed record of Earth history unlike anything on land. Marine sediments record Earth's history  200 million of year. Scientific analysis of marine sediments reveal a detailed history of Earth's past climate, thus providing insight into today's climate changes.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Excellent


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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