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SCIN 138 WEEK 6 EXAM PART 1 GRADED A+ (LATEST )

In the scientific method, a hypothesis is _______, and a theory is _________.  A. an objective observation ; an idea that hasn’t been proven  B. a tentative untested explanation ; well tested and widely accepted explanation  C. a tentative untested explanation ; a law that has been universally accepted by the scientific community  D. an educated guess ; a law that has been universally accepted by the scientific community  E. an educated guess ; a tentative untested explan...

SCIN 138 Week 8 Final Exam 2023 | SCIN 138 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed _________________.  A. on the surface of the earth in a quiet (effusive) eruption  B. by immense direct pressure and heat  C. due to erosion, frost wedging, and weathering  D. on the surface of the earth in an explosive eruption  E. deep under the surface of the earth Question 5 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Where is the top of the asthenosphe...

SCIN 138 Week 8 Final Exam 2023 | SCIN 138 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. In the rock cycle, what processes directly link igneous rocks to metamorphic rocks?  A. recrystallization by high heat and pressure  B. compaction and cementation  C. deposition and lithification  D. melting and crystallization  E. weathering and erosion Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points A coarse-grained (phaneritic texture) igneous rock formed _________________.  A. on the surface of the...

SCIN 138 Week 8 Timed Single Access 2023. SCIN 138 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. The primary basis for classifying detrital (clastic) rocks is _______, whereas the primary basis for classifying chemical rocks is ________.  A. sorting ; density  B. crystalline structure ; sorting  C. rock type ; rounding  D. particle size ; mineral composition  E. particle shape ; trace elements Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points Pyroclastic flows are more associated with __________...

SCIN 138 Week 8 Final Exam 2023 (Timed and Single Access) SCIN 138 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. Scientific conclusions are based on _____________.  A. only quantitative data  B. objective evidence and experiments  C. public consensus  D. subjective evidence and ancient books  E. polling of experts Feedback: 01.2 Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The number one factor causing landslides is (are) _____.  A. precipitation  B. earthquakes  C. freeze-th...

SCIN 138 Week 8 Final Exam (Timed and Single Access) Exam Questions and Answers 2023. SCIN 138 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Scientific conclusions are based on SCIN 138  A. public consensus  B. only quantitative data  C. subjective evidence and ancient books  D. objective evidence and experiments  E. polling of experts Feedback: 01.2 Question 4 of 50 2.0/ 2.0 Points The primary basis for classifying detrital (clastic) rocks is _______, whereas the primary basis for...