The Andes Mountains represent a/an __________ plate boundary. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)


oceanic-continental convergent

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The glassy texture of obsidian is the result of extremely slow cooling. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the hierarchical system of classification, a family can be defined as ________

A) an overall category containing organisms that share fundamental structures and functions B) a major subdivision of a phylum or a division containing one or more orders C) a major subdivision of an order containing one or more genera D) a group of organisms that are very closely related to one another E) a group of individuals that are able to interbreed with one another

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Over a large area, the motion of the atmosphere is primarily ________. Why?

(A) vertical (B) horizontal (C) We do not know.

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One mechanism by which sediments are transported in the surf zone is via longshore currents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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