What do geologists look at for proof that Earth's core contains mostly iron? A. The Sun B. The moon C. Comets D. Other planets
Gyres rotate counter -clockwise in the south. True False
Which of the following shoreline features is a result of erosion? spit sea arch tombolo estuary
Sand, silt, and clays deposited on the ocean floor are described as terrigenous sediments. True False
Click Next 45. Describe the process of sea-floor spreading. square 46. How does new ocean floor and oceanic crust form? square 47. square 48. What is a fault? square 49. Explain how earthquakes are formed. square 50. Which two plates meet at the San Andreas Fault? square Click Plates Interactions Challenge Case 1: Africa What is happening at the plate boundary where the African and the Arabian Plate meet? square 52. What geological event is most likely to occur at this plate boundary in the future? square Case 2: New Zealand 53. What is happening at the plate boundary where the Australian and the Pacific Plate meet? square
A scientist observes a fault where the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall . Which type of fault is the scientist observing? normal reverse strike-slip horizontal
The highest point on a beach is: a. the berm. b. the foreshore. c. the backshore. d. the low-tide terrace.
The Suez Canal is located where? United States Panama South America Eastern Egypt Australia
The term __ refers specifically to geologic mountain building. A) orogneisses B) orogenesis C) orthogeny D) orthogonal Isostasy refers to __ A) the concept that rocks of the crust and upper mantle are floating in gravitational balance B) the process by which mountains are formed C) the accretion of crustal fragments during mountain building D) the process by which oceanic lithosphere descends into the mantle at a subduction zone 1 poin
Folds form as a result of __ A) brittle deformation B) ductile deformation C) faulting D) isostasy Large circular downwarped structures are called __ A) anticlines B) synclines C) basins D) domes
9. What geological feature was formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate? a) Mid-ocean Ridge b) Andes Mountains c) Alps d) Himalayan Mountains
Select the statement(s) that accurately describe metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rock is more compact and dense than other types of rock. Metamorphic rock is formed on the Earth's surface. Metamorphic rock is made from other types of rock. Metamorphic rock is formed as a result of heat and pressure. Metamorphic rock is formed from the layering of sediments.
3. Problem Identification: Describe a specific problem related to geography environment, or trade.
10. What is created when hot magma rises at divergent boundaries? a) Mountain ranges b) Subduction zones c) Deep ocean trenches d) New crust
8. Which fault marks the boundary between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate? a) Anatolian Fault b) San Andreas Fault c) Mariana Trench d) East African Rift
Where are most of the nations where Spanish is the official national language? South and Central America Europe Africa
Which of the following accurately represents the processes that solidify sedimentary rock? combustion and solidification combination and pressure compaction and cementation convection and conduction
1. What causes high and low tides on Earth? The moon's gravitaional pull on Earth causes water to bulge on two sides of Earth. Water swells when tsunamis occur in two areas of Earth at the same time. Earth's rotation is so fast, water will swell and shrink twice daily. Earth is tilted on an axis, causing water to spread unevenly throughout the planet.
Why are population pyramids important for Geographers? (5 sentences) __
Peanuts, cotton Vidalia Onions, and pecans are produced in the fertile soil of this region. the Coastal Plain Region the Appalachian Plateau Region the Valley and Ridge Region the Piedmont Region
