A volcanic island arc results from the collision of two continental masses (i.e., a

continental-continental convergent plate boundary). Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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A) inward and counterclockwise. B) outward and clockwise. C) outward and counterclockwise. D) inward and clockwise.

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About 95% of the uranium reserves around the world are found in

A. metamorphic and metasedimentary rocks. B. sedimentary and metasedimentary rocks. C. igneous and metasedimentary rocks. D. sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

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A deposit of unconsolidated sediment that extends landward from low tide to a change in topography

or to where permanent vegetation begins is a: a. spit. b. tombolo. c. barrier island. d. beach. e. baymouth bar.

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The type of gravity-driven, downslope movement that results in a deposit of chaotically mixed fragments of different sizes with a very irregular, bumpy upper surface is called

A) fall. B) slide. C) slump. D) creep. E) flow.

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