China, Peru, India, and countries of Eastern Europe are considered core nations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
The churning movement of the mantle is due to A ) fault lines. B ) erupting volcanoes. C convection currents. . D ) plate tectonics.
Which of these is not one of Earth's layers? A core B ) mantle C ) crust D ) epicenter
Which of the following will remove ("smooth out") features on a planet's surface? a. meteor impacts b. none of these c. plate tectonic activity d. decay of radioisotopes within the planet e. a thick, active atmosphere
Choose all the answers that apply. Which of the following minerals can be scratched with a fingernail? quartz talc topaz diamond
Section 3: Short Response (answer on the back) Which event in Earth's history surprised you the most, and why?
Chemical weathering is probably faster along the Amazon River than in the Himalayas. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F
1. Explain why plate tectonics is a scientific theory and not a scientific law.
Differentiation of Earth materials caused __ to sink to the core. silicate rock hydrogen iron
If the sun suddenly stopped shining, where would be the best outdoor location to stay warm? Atlanta, Georgia on a beach in Hawaii Kansas City, Kansas the center of Brazil
What type of front will pass over Salt Lake City, UT? cold front warm front occluded front stationary front
4) Explain what is meant by an absolute location. __
Convection driving plate motion is supported because: A. Mantle is solid B. Convection pushes on plates C. Crust is colder D. Volcanoes exist
The general circulation cells in the atmosphere include __ Hadley cells Midlatitude circulation cells Polar circulation cells All of these choices.
What marking is this? A. Runway Centerline B. Non-Movement Area Boundary Line C. Taxiway Centerline D. Taxiway Edge Marking
40. The Coriolis effect causes hurricanes to rotate in which direction in the Northern Hemisphere? A. Clockwise B. Counterclockwise C. Randomly switch directions D. No rotation at all
25. Why does Earth experience day and night? __
8. Earth's magnetic field is primarily generated by: (1c) The movement of tectonic plates The rotation of the solid inner core Convection currents in the mantle The movement of liquid metal in the outer core
72. During which season in San Diego is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun? Winter Spring Summer Fall
Which types of ores are most commonly concentrated in magmatic deposits? A oxides B sulfides C native metals D copper
