Tectonic plates - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the origin of the Earth? - Answer-Formed out of a solar nebula What are the origins of Life? - Answer-Archaea - the oldest origin of life on Earth What is kinetic energy? - Answer-The energy of motion What is heat energy? - Answer-Energy created by particles of matter rubbing together What is density? - Answer-A measurement of the amount of matter in a given volume of something. (mass per unit volume) What is convection? - Answer-Transfer of heat through currents caused by differen...

origin of earth - Answer-• Supernova: death of a star (great explosion) • Supernova happened 4.6 bya, dust and gas flattens to a disk and spins faster due to gravity and solar nebula formed. • Solar Nebula: describes formation of Earth 4.5 bya • Nebula: gas cloud origin of oceans - Answer-• volcanic explosion, H2O condensed and rained down for thousands of years to create oceans • icy comets hitting earth (responsible for 1/2 of earths ocean water) origin of life - Answer-•...

Test Bank for Essentials of Geology Earth Science, 13th Edition (Tarbuck, 2024) All Chapters Covered, Latest Guide A+. Earth Science, 13e (Tarbuck) 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, ...

Question 1 0.5 / 0.5 points 2.1. In Wikipedia, look up "Lists of earthquakes", scroll down to "Largest earthquakes by magnitude", and answer this question: What is the largest earthquake by magnitude to ever be recorded? a. The 1960 Valdivia, Chile earthquake b. The 1964 Prince William Sound, Alaska, earthquake c. The 2004 Sumatra, Indonesia earthquake d. The 2011 Tohoku, Japan earthquake Question 2 0.5 / 0.5 points 2.2. In Wikipedia, look up "San Andreas Fault" and answer this ...

Anthro 2B Final (Egan) verified answers and questions 2023. macro-evolution - correct tion above the species level micro-evolution - correct tion below the species level speciation - correct s when one species splits into two, which involves a reproductive isolating mechanism example of reproductive isolation but NOT speciation - correct rd frogs in Florida vs. Maine, can still reproduce but just can't because they are isolated; gene flow can happen extrinsic is...

Describe what happens when two tectonic plates collide along a subduction zone. correct answers One plates moves under another and sinks into Earth's mantle. A trench may be formed Explain how subduction leads to volcanic activity correct answers One plate is pushed down and melted as molten material/ magma rises to the surface near the zone What areas exhibit island arcs correct answers Coast of Asia (Philippines, Ryukyu, Japan, Kuril, and Aleutian) What areas exhibit a growing nonvol...

TMS Tectonic Plate Boundaries and Landforms Complete Test With Complete Solutions. Trench - CORRECT ANSWER A deep drop off formed at a subduction zone Volcano - CORRECT ANSWER A landform built of igneous extrusions over time where a plate is subducted and partially melts Subduction - CORRECT ANSWER Process where one plate is pushed under another at a convergent boundary Folded mountains - CORRECT ANSWER A mountain chain formed where two continental plates converge and squish the ro...

EOSC 114 Final Exam (Learning Goals) Questions with Complete Solutions What are the primary forces that trigger a tsunami? Tsunamis are primarily triggered by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides. Why is the Pacific Ocean more prone to tsunamis compared to other oceans? The Pacific Ocean is more prone to tsunamis due to its active tectonic boundaries, specifically the Pacific Ring of Fire, where numerous subduction zones are present. What are the main ...

silicates - minerals that contain silicon and oxygen and usually one or more other elements, are one of the largest groups of minerals oxides - compounds that have oxygen as their anion, t ut they exclude those with oxygen complexes such as carbonate, suphate, and silicate. have O2 as their anion, Ways rocks may form - Igneous: forms from magma that has either cooled slowly under ground or cooled quickly at the surface after a volcanic eruption Sedimentary rocks: formed when weathered frag...

ASBOG Questions And Answers Complete Solution what is the most widely distributed volcanic rock? - basalt what is the most common intrusive rock? - gabbro what is the most widespread mineral? - feldspar what is the most common sedimentary rock? - shale what is the largest animal phylum? - arthropods how many major tectonic plates are there? - 7 what is the largest source of mercury emissions in the US? - coal-fired power plants give an example of a plutonic rock high in quartz - granite...