What is the largest part of the Earth in terms of volume? D crust mantle core lithosphere asthenosphere

Which of these represents the youngest layer in a sequence of undisturbed rock layers? A. The bottom layer B. The middle layer C. The top layer D. All layers are the same age

What kind of dating from the lecture or textbook would be the best method for finding the number of years ago when a volcanic rock was formed? (1 point) Radiopotassium dating. Amino acid racemization dating. Genetic distance dating. Radiocarbon dating.

Which of the following is/are NOT true about subduction zone? It is the area where ocean floor floats over the mantle It is the place where trenches are observed It is the area where oceanic crust is the youngest It is the area where ocean floor rocks are formed

Who is a famous person from Nevada? Bryce Harper Jed Clampet Donnie Osmond Joe Mamma What is the state bird of Idaho? The Redbilled Yeller The Northern Goose The Mountain Bluebird The Seagull What is the state flower of New Mexico? The Yucca Flower The Rose The Billy the Kid Flower The Blue Bonnett

Select all items below that are examples of physical processes. plate tectonics irrigation weathering erosion mountain roads Great Barrier Reef

Which of the following terms is the best geologic description for the feature seen in the vicinity of the Compression placemark? View Available Hint(s) synclinal valley synclinal ridge horst and graben overturned fold anticlinal valley

Question 17 Latin Speaking Countries. Cuba Trinidad Veradero Cayo Santa Maria Havana

How long does it take for earth to go through one full rotation? 30 days 48 hours 15 days 24 hours

4x Damari wahts to know if there are different types of rocks in different areas of her town. She plans on doing an investigation to find an answer to her question. What observations can she make to help answer her question? A The size and shape of six rocks collected in a single area B The color and texture of four rocks in her friend's rock collection C The size of eight rocks collected from five different areas D The color and texture of six rocks collected in four different areas.

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Under what conditions will the front of a glacier remain stationary? Glacial fronts remain stationary when gravity forces exceed friction. Glacial fronts remain stationary when melling and snow accumulation are equal. Glacial fronts remain stationary when friction exceeds gravity forces. Glacial fronts remain stationary when melting and snow accumulation are unequal.

GIS stands for Geographic Intelligence Software. A True B False

Where is __ mountain in the world? the tallest the most tallest tall the most tall

If the Northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season is it in Australia? winter summer fall spring

Exit points on a volcano for the release of magma are called __ Scars Vents Hot spots chambers

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