Which is most true of the mountains of Europe?

A. Europe has no major mountain regions.

B. Mountains in Europe run east to west in the Mediterranean region.

C. Mountains in Europe block the warm water from reaching Europe's western coast.

D. Several mountains in Europe run north to south and cause rainshadow areas on their eastern side.

Which of the following best describes the term cleavage? a. cleavage describes the quality and amount of light reflected from a mineral surface. b. cleavage is the characteristic growth pattern or shape of a mineral. c. cleavage is the splitting of minerals along natural planes of weakness.d. cleavage is the colored mark that a mineral makes when scratched on a porcelain tile.e. cleavage describes a mineral's resistance to abrasion.