If a Geologist Discovered Coal in a Modern-Day Cold,snowy Location,he

question 32

Multiple Choice

If a geologist discovered coal in a modern-day cold,snowy location,he or she could conclude that

• A) a meteorite must have struck the area.
• B) the area was once covered with swamps and/or jungles.
• C) the area was once covered with an ocean.
• D) this discovery was anomalous.

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Definitions:

Palpable

Able to be touched or felt, typically used in a medical context to describe something detectable on physical examination.

Fingertips

The distal ends of the fingers, highly sensitive to touch and used for fine manipulation.

Ankle-Brachial Index

A non-invasive test used to check for peripheral artery disease, comparing the blood pressure in the ankle with the blood pressure in the arm.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

A condition characterized by the narrowing of blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, which can reduce blood flow to limbs, organs, and other areas of the body.