Discuss the origin of Earth’s earliest granitic crust. What processes were important in forming
this crust? What will be an ideal response?
The student should discuss accretion of island arcs to form the first continental cores. Partial
melting of the andesitic rocks of these island arcs can result in granitic magmas. During Earth’s
early history, the rate of plate tectonics was probably faster, encouraging this process.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Explain the features that make dinoflagellates different from other phytoplankton. What will be an ideal response?
In the mid 20th century, the ________ was Canada's largest secondary sector industry
A) Oil refining industry B) Pulp and paper industry C) Textiles manufacturing industry D) Hydroelectric power industry
The study of the origin and development of landforms is specifically called:
a. geomorphology. b. physical geography. c. geology. d. hydrology. e. seismology.