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Select each piece of evidence that suggests the outer core of Earth is liquid. seismic data from earthquakes Earth's magnetic field the shifting of tectonic plates the presence of active geysers the increasing rotation rate of Earth the high average density of Earth
Approximately how many feet above sea level is the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, making it unique on the NASCAR schedule?
Which one is NOT rocky? Earth Venus Mars Saturn
What does it mean that Mexico City is a primate city? t is the capital city of South America It is known for having a small population and rural economy It is home to the country's largest zoo It is the capital city of South America
Which areas of Earth experience the most precipitation? areas near the ITCZ areas near the subtropical highs areas near the polar front
Most of the rock in Joshua Tree National Park formed when magma cooled underground. True False
Death Valley is a rocky desert without sand dunes. True False
Earth has not had an ice age for approximately 10,000 years. True False
18. A contour line of 0 m, where the land meets the average ocean height, is referred to as water level lake level ocean level sea level
Which type of volcanic wock is formed from volcanic ash? obsidian tuff basalt diorite
__ is a type of basaltic lava flow that is diffuse and earthy. Pahoehoe Aa Thephra pillow lava
The flow of glaciers is best described as __ erratic turbulent corrosive nocturnal nonerosive
5. Which event is a direct result of Earth's revolution? (1) the apparent deflection of winds (2) the changing of the Moon phases (3) the seasonal changes in constellations viewed in the night sky (4) the daily rising and setting of the sun
Peru is the third largest producer of what precious metal? zinc gold silver copper
¿Qué ocurre con el centro de gravedad cuando se elevan los brazos de elevación? El centro de gravedad no cambia El centro de gravedad se eleva a medida que se levanta la carga El centro de gravedad baja en relación con el movimiento de los brazos de elevación
Multiple Choice Question The time that the Sun crosses the meridian on the sky (the line running from north to south) is __ midnight sunrise sunset noon
How does the Coriolis effect influence global wind patterns? A. It causes winds to blow toward the poles in both the northern and southern hemispheres. B. It causes winds to be deflected to the right in both the northern and southern hemispheres. C. It causes winds to blow westward in the southern hemisphere and eastward in the northern hemisphere. D. It causes winds to be deflected to the left in the southern hemisphere and to the right in the northern hemisphere.
Which of the land masses found within Oceania provided the most terrestrial resources to humans? High Volcanic Islands The Tundra Coral Atolls Continental Landmasses
Question 5 (0.5 points) A Granite might metamorphose into a(n) __ Serpentinite Marble Gneiss Anthracite