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Which of these are the three main geosystems? (Select all that apply)
Which of these are the three main geosystems? (Select all that apply)
What is the main difference between crust and mantle in terms of composition?
What is the main difference between crust and mantle in terms of composition?
The mantle has more Mg and less Al compared to the crust.
Continent-continent collisions can only occur in oceanic plates.
Continent-continent collisions can only occur in oceanic plates.
False
What type of plate interaction is responsible for the formation of San Andreas System?
What type of plate interaction is responsible for the formation of San Andreas System?
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What is the primary source of heat that drives plate tectonics?
What is the primary source of heat that drives plate tectonics?
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Wilson Cycles refer to the continuous process of continental crust formation, breakup, and amalgamation.
Wilson Cycles refer to the continuous process of continental crust formation, breakup, and amalgamation.
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What is the fundamental basis of the "Continental Drift" hypothesis?
What is the fundamental basis of the "Continental Drift" hypothesis?
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Mantle Plumes are directly related to plate tectonics.
Mantle Plumes are directly related to plate tectonics.
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What are the five aspects of the definition of a mineral?
What are the five aspects of the definition of a mineral?
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Which of these minerals is an example of an evaporitic environment?
Which of these minerals is an example of an evaporitic environment?
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What are the three main types of rocks?
What are the three main types of rocks?
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Most magmas are formed by the melting of metamorphic rocks.
Most magmas are formed by the melting of metamorphic rocks.
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Which of these rocks is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma?
Which of these rocks is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma?
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What is the key difference between physical and chemical weathering?
What is the key difference between physical and chemical weathering?
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The process of diagenesis involves only physical changes.
The process of diagenesis involves only physical changes.
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What is the main mechanism of magma generation?
What is the main mechanism of magma generation?
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Which of these is NOT a type of metamorphic rock?
Which of these is NOT a type of metamorphic rock?
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What are the two main styles of rock deformation?
What are the two main styles of rock deformation?
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The orientation of planes in geological structures can be represented by two components: Strike and Dip.
The orientation of planes in geological structures can be represented by two components: Strike and Dip.
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What is the name of the plane that passes through the hinge of a fold?
What is the name of the plane that passes through the hinge of a fold?
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Unconformities in sedimentary sequences indicate that the lower sequence is younger than the upper sequence.
Unconformities in sedimentary sequences indicate that the lower sequence is younger than the upper sequence.
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What is the primary method used to determine absolute ages of rocks?
What is the primary method used to determine absolute ages of rocks?
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What is the name of the mineral often used for radiometric dating due to its resistance to weathering and its uranium content?
What is the name of the mineral often used for radiometric dating due to its resistance to weathering and its uranium content?
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The geologic time scale is an example of using only absolute time.
The geologic time scale is an example of using only absolute time.
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