If the sea level were to be lowered, which feature of the ocean basin would be most readily visible? a. abyssal plain b. continental shelf c. hydrothermal vent d. deep ocean trench

Which statements about wells are true? check all that apply. a) wells bring groundwater from the unsaturated zone to the surface of the water. b) wells need to be drilled below the water table. c) if water is pumped from a well too quicky, the well may run dry. d) water from wells is generally not safe to drink. e) water gushes from artesian wells due to pressure.

Which of the following terms describes the layers of air surrounding the earth ?

1. crust 1 the metallic layer at the earth's center 2. inner core 3 the firm layer between the crust and the asthenosphere 3. lower mantle 2 the layer surrounding the inner core 4. asthenosphere 4 the semi-solid layer between the top layer and the upper mantle 5. upper mantle 5 the layer between the asthenosphere and lower mantle 6. top layer 6 the earth's outermost layer 7. outer core 7 the hottest part of the mantle