Volcanic island chains that form along the trace of a hot spot are called aseismic ridges.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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A(n) ________ is a cone of debris that forms where an ephemeral stream emerges from the confines of the canyon. Its runoff spreads over the gentler slopes at the base of the mountains and quickly loses velocity, dumping most of its sediment load within a short distance.
A) drumlin B) alluvial fan C) esker D) delta
Distinguish between eutrophic and oligotrophic oceans. Where would you expect to find eutrophic areas in the ocean? Oligotrophic areas?
What will be an ideal response?
Changes in the amount of forest in the area included in the Investigation could cause changes to
A) the hydrologic cycle. B) erosion of soil. C) diversity in the local forest ecosystems. D) the amount of sunlight reaching the ground. E) All of these choices are correct.
How far does the EEZ extend from a nation's shoreline?
a. 20 nautical miles b. 50 nautical miles c. 100 nautical miles d. 200 nautical miles e. 500 nautical miles