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Continental crust is mostly of which of the following rock types?
Continental crust is mostly of which of the following rock types?
- Shale
- Basalt
- Limestone
- Granite (correct)
The Earth's plates move around on the Earth because they float on which of the following layers?
The Earth's plates move around on the Earth because they float on which of the following layers?
- Asthenosphere (correct)
- Outer Core
- Mantle
- Lithosphere
A plate boundary where opposing plates move horizontally or slide past each other is which of the following?
A plate boundary where opposing plates move horizontally or slide past each other is which of the following?
- Passive plate margin
- Transform boundary (correct)
- Divergent boundary
- Convergent boundary
What is the valley, or the lowest section of folded terrain called?
What is the valley, or the lowest section of folded terrain called?
Seismic waves that are compressional waves are which of the following?
Seismic waves that are compressional waves are which of the following?
Rising Magma that penetrates and flows between horizontal rock layers forms which of the following intrusive igneous features?
Rising Magma that penetrates and flows between horizontal rock layers forms which of the following intrusive igneous features?
The process whereby loose rock debris is compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock is called which of the following?
The process whereby loose rock debris is compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock is called which of the following?
A small, steep-sided volcano that consists of solidified magma fragments and rock debris is which of the following?
A small, steep-sided volcano that consists of solidified magma fragments and rock debris is which of the following?
The formation of the Earth, emergence of first cyanobacteria and the initial stages of atmospheric development are best associated with which of the following geologic times?
The formation of the Earth, emergence of first cyanobacteria and the initial stages of atmospheric development are best associated with which of the following geologic times?
Think about the geologic time scale, approximately how long (how many years) is the Holocene?
Think about the geologic time scale, approximately how long (how many years) is the Holocene?
