At the end of seafloor spreading, where does the molten rock solidify? center of the ridge on the edge of the ridge under the new rock between the old rock layers
Jake discovers they are in Mexico City by: Looking at a map Talking to a magazine stand owner C Asking directions to the museum Looking at a street sigin
Which of the following is not a metallic mineral? Aluminum. Gypsum. Silicon. Titanium.
Which pieces of information are typically seen on a newspaper weather map? isobars isotherms symbols for fronts symbols for long-range predictions
Which statement describes the influence of latitude on temperature? Latitude determines the duration of daylight. Latitude prevents extreme heat and cold in coastal regions. Latitude causes areas to experience cooler air at high elevations. Latitude influences the movement of warm and cool air over land
Based on the thin layer of sediment on his flooded farm, James Hutton concluded that strata: A Are made of large rocks A B Settle in vertical layers C Are formed by catastrophes like floods and earthquakes D Take many thousands of years to form
Is this mass accumulation significant for Earth as a planot? no yes
Did a large terrestrial planet ever form in the region of the asteroid belt? No, because there was never enough mass there. No, because Jupiter prevented one from accreting. Yes, but it was shattered by a giant impact.
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Earth and Mars. Mars and Jupiter. Jupiter and Saturn.
How many of the terrestrial worlds have lava plains or shield volcanoes? one three five
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
