Volcanic peaks on the deep-ocean floor with conical tops are called ________

A) seamounts
B) tablemounts
C) submarine canyons
D) oceanic trenches
E) oceanic ridges


A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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By the late ________ period, true air-breathing amphibians with fish-like heads and tails had evolved

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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