Exam (elaborations) SCIN 138 Introduction to Geology (W 2 E) (SCIN138)
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Question 1 of 25
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Which type of boundaries involve deep sea trenches, the destruction of seafloor crust, and subduction?
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A. convergent boundaries
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B. di...
SCIN 138 Introduction to Geology (Week 2 Exam) Solved
Part 1 of 2 - 40.0/ 52.0 Points
Question 1 of 25
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Which type of boundaries involve deep sea trenches, the destruction of seafloor crust, and
subduction?
A. convergent boundaries
B. divergent boundaries
C. transform boundaries
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Question 2 of 25
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Which piece of evidence renewed the scientific community's interest in continental drift?
A. how the continents fit together
B. the presence of similar fossils on opposite sides of the oceans
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C. paleomagnetism
D. glacial evidence in warm climates
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Question 3 of 25
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Ocean-to-continent convergent boundaries can produce all but which of the following?
A. mountains
B. new sea-floor
C. volcanoes
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Question 4 of 25
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Continent to continent convergent boundaries are commonly associated with which landforms?
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A. broad mountain range, folds
B. volcanic arc, forearc basin
C. oceanic trench, island arc
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Question 5 of 25
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Which characteristics describe transform boundaries?
A. deep sea trenches, the destruction of seafloor crust, and subduction
B. plates moving apart, the creation of new seafloor, and the Mid Ocean Ridge
C. crust being neither created nor destroyed and shearing motion
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