Which of the following is an example of evidence for Pangaea based on fossil records? The presence of Mesosaurus fossils in both South America and Africa The presence of dinosaur fossils in Antarctica only The presence of plant fossils in the deep ocean The presence of bird fossils in North America only

Which of the following is NOT a piece of evidence for Pangaea? satellite images Rock commonalities fossil evidence GPS data

Which term best describes one large landmass that existed over 200 million years ago? Pangaea continental plate Superland seafloor spreading

2. How is a transform boundary different from a convergent boundary?

What is crucial for interpreting distances on maps: a. latitude and longitude b. map projections c. scale d. compass rose

True or False: Venus has more volcanoes than any other planet. True False

3. What is the term for the three dimensional crystal Structure formation formed by a mineral?

Based on the text what is the Illinois Basin, and how does it influence the bedrock layers throughout most of Indiana? The Illinois Basin is a volcanic crater that has filled with sediment over time. The Illinois Basin is a large structural depression into which the bedrock layers slope gently to the southwest. The Illinois Basin is a region of uplifted bedrock that forms the highest elevations in Indiana. The Illinois Basin is a glacial lake that has deposited thick layers of sediment across the state.

According to the text,what is the origin of the large depressions in the Northern Moraine and Lake Region some of which contain lakes? They were formed by tectonic activity, creating deep basins that filled with water. They were formed when large blocks of glacial ice were buried beneath outwash sediments, later melting to form kettle holes or kettle lakes. They were formed by stream erosion, carving out deep valleys that subsequently filled with water. They were formed by the accumulation of moraines.which blocked natural drainage and created lakes.

Based on the text what is glacial outwash composed of, and where can an example of it be found? A mix of clay and boulders; Dearborn Upland. Sand and gravel; Klink Sand and Gravel in Steuben County. Limestone and shale Brown County State Park. Siltstone rich in silica Wabash Lowland.

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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.

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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