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©BRAINBARTER EXAM SOLUTIONS 2024/2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 | P a g e SFSU ERTH 310 Exam Questions With Correct Answers According to the lecture, which definition below would be the best definition of Geology? - answerGeology is the scientific study of the Earth, Moon and other terrestrial ...

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According to the lecture, which definition below would be the best definition of Geology? -

answer✔Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, Moon and other terrestrial bodies

including its origin and evolution, composition, and the processes that act on them.


Choose the best definition for the scientific method below: - answer✔A systematic method that

scientists use to aid in understanding phenomenon better.


What are the key differences between a scientific hypothesis and a scientific theory according

to the lecture? Choose from the following: - answer✔A theory is an accumulation of many well-

proven and well-accepted hypotheses that explain why phenomenon occurs.


What are the key differences between a scientific theory and a scientific law/principle

according to the lecture? Choose from the following: - answer✔A law explains the process of a

phenomenon, but not why it occurs like a theory does.


According to the lecture, what energy source is Earth using primarily for its internal processes? -

answer✔Radioactive decay




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According to the lecture, what energy source is Earth using primarily for its external/surficial

processes? - answer✔Solar energy


Which of the layers listed below is defined as a layer by composition? - answer✔Core


Which of the layers listed below is defined as a layer by its physical properties? -

answer✔Lithosphere


Of the choices below, which one represents 100% of the Earth's mantle? -

answer✔Asthenosphere, Mesosphere and the ultramafic section of the Lithosphere


Which layer from the choices below generates Earth's magnetic field - answer✔Outer Core


Which layer(s) from the choices below are defined by physical properties and could be

considered a ductile solid? - answer✔Asthenosphere & Mesosphere


Which layer defined by physical properties is considered a liquid? - answer✔Outer Core


Which statement below best compares the lithosphere to the asthenosphere according to the

lecture? - answer✔The lithosphere is a brittle solid and the asthenosphere is a ductile solid


Which statement below best compares the crust to the lithosphere according to the lecture. -

answer✔he lithosphere is defined by its physical property of being brittle. The crust is defined

by its composition (felsic, intermediate and mafic)




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A long, narrow linear or gently curving deep trench, earthquakes to depths of several hundred

kilometers, and volcanoes paralleling the trenches as islands. - answer✔Ocean-Ocean

Convergent Boundary


A long, narrow linear or gently curving deep trench, earthquakes to depths of several hundred

kilometers, and volcanoes paralleling the trenches on continents. - answer✔Continent-Ocean

Convergent Boundary


A long, linear rise in the sea-floor with earthquakes and volcanic activity found along its ridge. -

answer✔The correct answer is: Divergent Boundary


A land or seafloor region with many quakes right along the boundary line. Depth of the

earthquakes are shallow and the topography is not impressive (no real large mountains or

valleys). Volcanic activity is not common along this boundary. - answer✔The correct answer is:

Transform Boundary


Transform Plate Boundary - answer✔The correct answer is: W


Convergent Plate Boundary - answer✔The correct answer is: Y


Island or Continental Volcanic Arc - answer✔The correct answer is: U


Divergent Boundary - answer✔The correct answer is: X


Shallow Focus Earthquakes - answer✔The correct answer is: W, X, Y


Deep Focus Earthquakes - answer✔The correct answer is: U


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