Compare and contrast Himalayan- and Andean-type orogenies. What will be an ideal response?
Himalayan-type orogenies are caused by continental-continental collision. They commonly are
the site of extreme deformation and metamorphism of rocks and great continental thickness.
Minor igneous activity is usually associated with these orogenies. In contrast, Andean-type
orogenies are the result of oceanic-continental collisions and the formation of related subduction
zones. These orogenic belts are noted for abundant volcanic and igneous rocks caused by the
melting of the subducted plate. Deformation and metamorphism also accompany this igneous
activity.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. The United Nations (UN) B. The World Bank C. The League of Nations D. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Newton's Second Law
A) states that F = MA. B) is also called the Law of Momentum. C) is important in meteorology. D) all of the above E) none of the above
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A) Japan B) New Zealand C) Italy D) Mexico City