_________ is the term for organic matter that can be found in the "O" Horizon and topsoil layer of soil.(1 point)
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Parent rock
Parent rock
Humus
Humus
Minerals
Minerals
Bedrock
Humus
Using the map below, which would NOT be an accurate explanation of the rock formation shown in the map?
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Organic material such as fossils could exist in the rocks in the blue area of the map.
Organic material such as fossils could exist in the rocks in the blue area of the map.
Volcanic activity must be present in the blue area of the map.
Volcanic activity must be present in the blue area of the map.
Organic material such as fossils could exist in the rocks in the yellow area of the map.
Organic material such as fossils could exist in the rocks in the yellow area of the map.
Immense pressure and heat contributed to the formation of the rocks in the pink area of the map.
Immense pressure and heat contributed to the formation of the rocks in the pink area of the map.
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Organic material such as fossils could exist in the rocks in the blue area of the map.
Devon Island is shown on the map below. Notice that it is located in the extreme northern hemisphere. Fossils of tropical coral have been found in Devon Island. What is the most likely reason that coral fossils are found in such a cold environment?
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Devon Island floated from the warmer tropical Caribbean Sea to its current location.
Devon Island floated from the warmer tropical Caribbean Sea to its current location.
The fossils were carried from a warmer location through erosion to their current location.
The fossils were carried from a warmer location through erosion to their current location.
The tropical coral evolved to live in colder water.
The tropical coral evolved to live in colder water.
The waters around Devon Island were once warmer likely due to continental drift.
The waters around Devon Island were once warmer likely due to continental drift.
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