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Geology 101 exam 1 WWU Questions with Correct Answers.d

Characteristics of a mineral - ️️Naturally occurring, solid, crystal structure-atoms are arranged in a regular, repeating way inorganic processes, definite chemical composition What is a continent-continent convergent boundary? - ️️When two continental masses collide Often requires subduction of ocean plate in between masses NO SUBDUCTION create huge mountain ranges 3 types of plate boundaries - ️️1. Divergent 2. Convergent 3. Transform What is the lithosphere? - ️️c...

Geology 101 exam 1 WWU question with correct answers graded A+ 2023What is the lithosphere? - correct answer crust and upper mantle What is the asthenosphere? - correct answer the upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere deformable--like playdough Continental lithosphere - correct answer -thick -old(4byo) -not dense -many types of rocks oceanic lithosphere - correct answer lithosphere that is mainly comprised of basalt; it is more dense that is why it sits lower i...