What does the word tectonics come from?

What can happen to solar radiation when it enters earths atmosphere? check all that apply 1)it is absorbed by earth. 2)it is reflected by clouds. 3)it is reflected by glacial ice. 4)it is condensed into visible light. 5) is amplified by water molecules.

Many areas surrounding the caspian sea contain important a. rare minerals b. forestry resources c. gold and silver mines d. oil and natural gas fields

Which of these fragmental sedimentary rocks would most likely form farthest from the land?