Milankovitch cycle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Overall Grade (highest attempt): 96 / 100 - 96 % Question 1 2/2 points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with __________. ocean hot spots stratovolcanoes shield volcanoes flood basalts cinder cones Question 2 2/2 points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? compaction and cementation melting and crystallization deposition and lithification recrystallization by high heat and pressure weathering and erosi...

Carbon Dioxide - ANSWER CO2 Acidity (pH) - ANSWER Acidity is the measure of Hydrogen ions in a substance. ocean acidification - ANSWER decreasing pH of ocean waters due to absorption of excess atmospheric CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels fossil fuels - ANSWER Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals. Ocean pH - ANSWER Changes with depth due to amount of CO2; deep water = more acidic Salinity - ANSWER A measure of the amount of diss...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Overall Grade (highest attempt): 96 / 100 - 96 % Question 1 2/2 points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with __________. ocean hot spots stratovol canoes shield volcanoes flood basalts cinder cones Question 2 2/2 points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? compaction and cementation melting and crystallization deposition and lithification recrystallization by high heat and pressure weathering and eros...

SCIN 138 Week 8 Final Exam Part 1 of 4 - 42.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0 / 2.0 Points The number one factor causing landslides is (are) . • A. precipitation • B. volcanic eruptions • C. glaciation • D. freeze-thaw cycles • E. earthquakes Answer Key:A Question 2 of 50 2.0 / 2.0 Points Folds like anticlines and synclines are most associated with . • A. Tectonic shear • B. Tectonic compression • C. Erosion • D. Tectonic extension • E. Volcanism Answer Key:B Question 3 of ...

SCIN138 Week 8 Final Exam Part 1 of 4 - 50.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0 / 2.0 Points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? • A. weathering and erosion • B. recrystallization by high heat and pressure • C. melting and crystallization • D. deposition and lithification • E. compaction and cementation Question 2 of 50 2.0 / 2.0 Points A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed . • A. on the surface of the earth in an exp...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 42.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The number one factor causing landslides is (are) _____.  A. precipitation  B. volcanic eruptions  C. glaciation  D. freeze-thaw cycles  E. earthquakes Answer Key:A Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Folds like anticlines and synclines are most associated with _______.  A. Tectonic shear  B. Tectonic compression  C. ...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 4 - 42.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The number one factor causing landslides is (are) _____.  A. precipitation  B. volcanic eruptions  C. glaciation  D. freeze-thaw cycles  E. earthquakes Answer Key:A Question 2 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Folds like anticlines and synclines are most associated with _______.  A. Tectonic shear  B. Tectonic compression  C. Erosion  D. Tectonic e...

Week 8 Final Exam (timed and single access) Overall Grade (highest attempt): 96 / 100 - 96 % Question 1 2/2 points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with __________. ocean hot spots stratovolcanoes shield volcanoes flood basalts cinder cones Question 2 2/2 points In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks? compaction and cementation melting and crystallization deposition and lithification recrystallization by high heat and pressure weathering and erosi...

Pervious questions 4.0/ 4.0 Points Which two elements are the most common in the crust?  A. iron and magnesium  B. potassium and magnesium  C. silicon and oxygen Which element comprises about 8% of the crust?  A. silicon  B. iron  C. aluminum Which of the following techniques is the MOST diagnostic or reliable?  A. color  B. hardness  C. cleavage Question 4 of 25 0.0/ 4.0 Points Which of the following is considered to be composed of a mineral?  A. l...

9/25/2020 APUS CLE : ERSC181 I002 Sum 20 : Tests & Quizzes 4.0/ 4.0 Points 4.0/ 4.0 Points Week 1 Exam (timed and single access) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 2 - Rock Forming Minerals 52.0/ 52.0 Points Question 1 of 25 Which subatomic particle is NOT found in the nucleus? A. proton B. neutron C. electron Feedback: 3.1.1 Question 2 of 25 Which of the following is considered to be composed of a mineral? A. coal B. your teeth C. glass (un-ordered atoms) D. lab-grown diamond E. icicle ERSC181...