Briefly explain the concept of plate tectonics and why it is important for the study of geography
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Plate tectonics is "fueled" by heat from Earth's core, which creates convection currents that flow in the mantle, pushing the soft rock upward as it heats up and downward as it cools. As the mantle moves along these giant "conveyor belts," it drags large plates of lithosphere (continental plates) along its surface. Plate tectonics make up the processes that underlie earthquakes and volcanoes, create mountain ranges, and shape shorelines. They determine much of the geography of Earth's surface.
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A. at a given point in space. B. divided by the magnitude of that charge. C. and the acceleration of that charge. D. divided by the energy of that charge.
Which of the following is NOT part of the general definition of a mineral?
a. narrow range of chemical composition b. crystalline character c. inorganic d. naturally occurring e. amorphous
Which of the following will NOT cause air to become more unstable?
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Which setting would be BEST suited for creating a fog?
A. low latitude, high humidity, distant to ocean, flat terrain, sea breeze B. low latitude, low humidity, close to ocean, mountains, land breeze C. low latitude, high humidity, close to ocean, mountains, sea breeze D. high latitude, high humidity, distant to ocean, flat terrain, land breeze