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Geology Exam #1 Questions With Answers
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Geology Exam #1 Questions With Answers 
Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift? 
Alfred Wegener. 
 
 
In which ocean are most of the world's convergent plate boundaries located? 
Pacific Ocean. 
 
 
The east coast of North America is a what boundary? The West coast of South America is what boundary? 
Not a plate boundary. 
A convergent plate boundary. 
 
 
What is associated with a divergent plate boundary? Name a divergent plate boundary. 
Earthquakes, volcanicm and rifting. 
The mid-at...
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Geology Exam 2 Questions Correctly Answered.
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Geology Exam 2 Questions Correctly Answered. 
 
 
What do the two stars near the center of this block represent? - CORRECT ANSWER a) location of the earthquake 
b) the star at depth is the place where the earthquake is generated 
c) the star at depth is the hypocenter 
d) the star on the surface is the epicenter 
e) All of the Above 
 
All of the Above is the answer 
 
An earthquake generated on this type of fault would most likely be associated with a: - CORRECT ANSWER transform boundary 
 
If ...
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2024 asvab Test | Questions and Answers With Complete Solutions
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geology - Study of the earth 
meteorology - the study of weather 
classify rocks -3 - sedimentary 
metamorphic 
igneous 
sedimentary - -compile sand, seashells, and other materials 
-grow in layers 
metamorphic - -rocks forms b/c of heat and pressure below the Earth's surface 
-crystals may form 
ignous - magma when it moves up surface therefore cooled lava form rocks 
richter magnitude scale - Measures the Magnitude of the earthquake 
three zones where earthquakes strikes the most - the pacifi...
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Geology 1114 Test 1 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)
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Geology 1114 Test 1 Exam Questions And 
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Flux melting most likely occurs at: 
(A) Mid-ocean ridges. 
(B) Transform faults. 
(C) Subduction zones. 
(D) None of the above - answer(C) Subduction zones. 
Decompression melting occurs as a result of: 
(A) Decrease of the confining pressure as the Core rises to shallower depth. 
(B) Increase of the confining pressure as the asthenosphere rises to shallower depth. 
(C) Decrease of the confining pressure as the lithosphere ...
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SFSU ERTH 110 Exam | Questions and Answers
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SFSU ERTH 110 Exam | Questions and Answers According to the textbook reading for this week (Module 1), which definition below would be the best definition of Geology? Geology is the scientific study of the nature, origin and evolution of the Earth and other terrestrial bodies. What are the key differences between a scientific hypothesis and a scientific theory according to the lecture? Choose from the following: A theory is an accumulation of many well-proven and well-accepted hypotheses that ...
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Geology 111 Exam Questions With Verified Solutions
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Geology 111 Exam Questions With Verified 
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Tectonic processes - answerupwelling of magma, plate movement, subduction of crust, 
folding, faulting, warping, fracturing, earthquakes, volcanic activity, magmatism, ocean ridges, 
rift valleys, trenches, collision, continental rifting, mountain formation 
Tectonic characteristics - answerLandforms: volcanoes, earthquakes, faults, mountain 
ranges, mid ocean ridge, deep ocean trenches, rift valleys 
Earthquakes occur - answerWhen brittle roc...
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PRAXIS 5005 Science Latest Update Graded A
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PRAXIS 5005 Science Latest Update Graded A Scientific Method Question Hypothesis (stated as a fact) Prediction ( clarifying the hypotheses) (video example) Test Analysis 
Name the 3 basic units of measurement and what they measure 1. Meter: length 2. Liter: volume 3. Gram: mass 
10 The metric system increases and decreases by units of... 
Significant numbers are... all non zero numbers, zeros between numbers, and zeros to the right of the number. 
ex 0.01230 sig numbers are: 1230 
___ variable g...
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Branches of Science/ Earth Science Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Branches of Science/ Earth Science 
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What are the primary disciplines within Earth Science? 
 Geology: Examines Earth's structure, materials, and the processes shaping it. 
 
 Oceanography: Studies the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of oceans. 
 
 Meteorology: Focuses on atmospheric conditions and their impact on weather and climate. 
 
 Astronomy: Investigates celestial bodies and the universe beyond Earth. 
 
What are some specialized ...
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Intro to Geology - Exam 1 exam questions and answers 2024
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What is Geology? 
Geology is the study of the earth, including the earth's composition, structure and the processes that have shaped it 
 
 
 
What geologic factors influence people? 
Mountains and valleys, volcanoes, faults and earthquakes, rivers, climate, natural resources 
 
 
 
What are the three natural resources? 
Minerals, oil, water 
 
 
 
How are populations influenced by geology? 
Low populations tend to live in extreme terrain where places of high population are usually on flat land...
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Test Bank For Earth Science 14th Edition by Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, ISBN: 9780321928092, All Chapter.
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Test Bank for Earth Science 14th Edition By Tarbuck Complete All Chapters 1- 14, Newest Version. Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science 1) What are the basic differences between the disciplines of physical and historical geology? A) Physical geology is the study of fossils and sequences of rock strata; historical geology is the study of how rocks and minerals were used in the past. B) Historical geology involves the study of rock strata, fossils, and geologic events, utilizing the geologic time...
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