Iron Is Lost from Oceans When It Combines with _____

question 41

Multiple Choice

Iron is lost from oceans when it combines with _____ and precipitates.

• A) nitrogen
• B) silicon
• C) phosphorus
• D) carbon

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Relative Thicknesses

Refers to the comparison of thickness between different layers or sections within a geological or material context.

Rock Units

Distinct continuous layers or bodies of rock that can be identified and mapped across a region.

Land Surface

The physical and biological cover on the earth's crust, including soil, vegetation, and man-made structures.

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A representation of a sequence of rock layers (strata) in a vertical orientation, displaying their relative ages and the nature of their deposition.