The Andes Mountains in South America are formed by ________

A) back-arc contraction B) continental collision
C) subduction D) sea floor spreading


C

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The average or standard ____________________ in the troposphere is about 6.5°C for every 1000 m or about 3.6°F for every 1000 ft rise in elevation

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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The most recent glacial advance reached its maximum around ________ ago

A) 800,000 years ago B) 400,000 years C) 100,000 years D) 50,000 years E) 20,000 years

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The international date line is located in Europe

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is slab pull?

A) Cold oceanic lithosphere is pulled below warmer asthenosphere. B) Cold continental lithosphere is pulled below warmer asthenosphere. C) Cold continental lithosphere is pulled below warmer oceanic lithosphere. D) Warmer oceanic lithosphere is pulled below colder asthenosphere.

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