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ISP 203 Exam 2 () || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) ISP 203 Exam 2 () || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Divergent boundary - ANSWER - Boundary where tectonic plates move apart At which type of plate boundary is likely to have magma generated by decompression melting? - ANSWER - Divergent Most of the world's above sea level volcanoes are ___________ and occur at ____________. - ANSWER - stratovolcanoes, subduction zones An igneous rock with tiny or no visible crystals likely coole...

Geology 111 Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers When a beta particle is emitted during radioactive decay, the atomic number of the isotope _____. - answerincreases by 1 Match the paleoclimate proxies to the information they can provide about the past climate. Ice Cores - answerTrap gases to provide info about the atmosphere What is the definition of cryovolcanism? - answerEruption of magmas derived from partial melting of ice What is the geologic definition of a stream? - answerA ch...

Geology 1114 Test 1 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) 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 ...

Geology 111 Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers When a beta particle is emitted during radioactive decay, the atomic number of the isotope _____. - answerincreases by 1 Match the paleoclimate proxies to the information they can provide about the past climate. Ice Cores - answerTrap gases to provide info about the atmosphere What is the definition of cryovolcanism? - answerEruption of magmas derived from partial melting of ice What is the geologic definition of a stream? - answerA ch...

Work W = f x d The force that pushes an object times the distance the object moves Potential energy The work needed to raise an object a distance against the pull of gravity Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:02 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Kinetic energy The energy an object has due to its motion Sensible heat Heat energy we can feel or measure Latent heat Hidden heat energy in chemical bonds Released...

What are the 3 main types of rocks in the rock cycle? - correct answer igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic In a neutral atom the ____ number specifies the number of protons and will be equal to the number of ___ - correct answer atomic, electrons Which type of metamorphism involves the highest pressure? - correct answer shock metamorphism In order fr...

ISP 203B-Exam 2 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Affects of earthquakes and Landslides - answerEffect of water on ground stability Landslides, Glaciers and Volcanic products - answerDense material flows downslope Hot material (air, volcanoes and magma) - answerRises Cold material - answerSinks Earthquakes and volcanoes - answerRocks crack under stress Love waves - answer-Structures are weaker to horizontal shaking -Needs reinforcement -Surface seismic waves that cause horizontal shif...

Kilauea - correct answerWhat is an example of a shield volcano? Mt. St. Helens - correct answerWhat is an example of a composite volcano? Rhyolite - correct answerWhich word does NOT fit in with the following set of words describing a single volcano: Mafic, Rhyolite, peaceful, shield volcano The extrusion of lava and gases - correct answerWhat is volcanism? High silica content of the lava (felsic) - correct answerThe main factor contributing to the violent eruptions of Cascade Mounta...

The three most abundant element in the crust of the earth are - correct answer Si, O, Al The plates of the earth that move in plate tectonic are which layer - correct answer Lithosphere The primary geological process by which carbon dioxide (and carbon) is removed the atmosphere is which of the following? - correct answer Weathering of silicate rocks ...

SFSU EARTH 310 Exam | Questions and Answers According to the lecture, which definition below would be the best definition of Geology? 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: A systematic method that scientists use to aid in understanding phenomenon better. What are the key differences between a scientific hypoth...