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Mttc Integrated Science (Earth And Space Sciences) Elaborated Questions And Answers Theory of Plate Tectonics - CORRECT ANSWER-A theory stating that Earth's lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time - explains the process of continental drift - theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading - continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithosphere? - C...

The Earth - origin of Earth, oceans, life; the Earth's internal layers... - origin of Earth, oceans, life; the Earth's internal layers... Origin of Earth, Oceans, Life: • Earth: Supernova (explosion of a star-4.6 bya)- earth (nebula made of gas and dust) was formed 4.5 billion years ago. • Oceans: Volcanic expulsion, rained for thousands of years then hit by icy comets; volcanic outgassing and ice from comets • Life: 3.7 billion years ago life was created- animals have been arou...

Theory of Plate Tectonics - ANSWER A theory stating that Earth's lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time - explains the process of continental drift - theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading - continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithosphere? - ANSWER African, Antarctic, Australian, Eurasian, North American, South American, Pacific, Cocos, N...

Geology 1114 Test 1 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Flux melting most likely occurs at: (A) Mid-ocean ridges. (B) Transform faults. (C) Subduction zones. (D) None of the above - answer(C) Subduction zones. Decompression melting occurs as a result of: (A) Decrease of the confining pressure as the Core rises to shallower depth. (B) Increase of the confining pressure as the asthenosphere rises to shallower depth. (C) Decrease of the confining pressure as the lithosphere ...

Describe what happens when two tectonic plates collide along a subduction zone. correct answers One plates moves under another and sinks into Earth's mantle. A trench may be formed Explain how subduction leads to volcanic activity correct answers One plate is pushed down and melted as molten material/ magma rises to the surface near the zone What areas exhibit island arcs correct answers Coast of Asia (Philippines, Ryukyu, Japan, Kuril, and Aleutian) What areas exhibit a growing nonvol...

earth's interior correct answers solid crust, semi-solid mantle, liquid core, solid core lithosphere correct answers the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle tectonic plates correct answers Sections of the Earth's crust that move due to convection currents. oceanic plate correct answers This is a tectonic plate that is a thinner, denser and heavier type continental plate correct answers Thicker but lighter plate that makes up most continents plate bou...

Natural Hazard - Answer Any natural process that is a potential threat to human life and property Factors affecting hazard risk - Answer Urbanisation, poverty, development, climate change Constructive plates - Answer Two plates move apart, magma forces way along gap and causes earthquake, erupted lava cools and forms volcano Ecotourism - Answer The practice of using an area's natural environment to attract tourists which is sustainable and won't damage area Destruct...

Mttc Integrated Science (Earth And Space Sciences) Elaborated Questions And Answers Theory of Plate Tectonics - CORRECT ANSWER-A theory stating that Earth's lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time - explains the process of continental drift - theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading - continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithosphere? - C...

Mttc Integrated Science Secondary (Earth And Space Sciences) Elaborated Questions And Answers Theory of Plate Tectonics - CORRECT ANSWER-A theory stating that Earth's lithosphere is broken into huge plates that move and change in size over time - explains the process of continental drift - theory is a fusion on the theories of continental drift and seafloor spreading - continents are not floating on the ocean, rather they are rooted What are the 10 major plates of the Earth's lithos...