Continental crust is ____ in composition
a. granitic
b. metallic
c. basaltic
d. andesitic
a
You might also like to view...
Does an ionic bond have a dipole?
A. No, but the electrical charges are relatively strong. B. No, dipoles are only found in covalent compounds. C. Yes, but for ionic compounds, they are referred to as monopoles. D. Yes, the ionic bond is an example of a very strong dipole.
Which of the following statements is FALSE about volcanoes?
A) volcanoes usually provide an array of warnings before they erupt, thus minimizing the loss of life should humans heed the warnings B) volcanoes tend to generate very poor soils for agriculture C) volcanoes are found in site-specific places on Earth, most notably along plate boundaries D) volcanoes are an excellent source of geothermal energy E) volcanism may provide tourism revenue due to the scenic beauty of the landscape
The principle that Earth's crust is in floating equilibrium with the denser mantle below is known as
____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What bodies of water are formed when a stagnant block of glacial ice near the terminus becomes partly or completely buried in glacial sediments, eventually melting to create a lake?
A) Tarns B) Paternosters C) Braided streams D) Kettle lakes