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What is the process that occurs in the mantle that drives plate tectonics?
What is the process that occurs in the mantle that drives plate tectonics?
- Convection Currents (correct)
- Oxidation
- Radioactive Decay
- Photosynthesis
What type of volcano is characterized by steep sides and explosive eruptions?
What type of volcano is characterized by steep sides and explosive eruptions?
- Cinder Cone Volcano
- Lava Dome Volcano
- Composite Volcano (correct)
- Shield Volcano
What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of organic matter?
What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of organic matter?
- Compaction
- Weathering
- Carbonization (correct)
- Erosion
What is the process responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?
What is the process responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?
What is the difference between a strike-slip fault and a dip-slip fault?
What is the difference between a strike-slip fault and a dip-slip fault?
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the process that drives plate tectonics?
What is the process that drives plate tectonics?
What type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
What type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface?
What type of fault is characterized by rocks on either side of the fault moving horizontally past each other?
What type of fault is characterized by rocks on either side of the fault moving horizontally past each other?
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