Geologists view many geologic processes from the perspective of plate tectonic theory in which plate interaction along plate margins is responsible for such phenomena as mountain building, earthquakes, and ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


volcanism

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The spiral of cumulative causation in core regions and countries is linked to

A) import substitution in the periphery. B) backwash effects in the periphery. C) spread effects from the periphery. D) agglomeration diseconomies in the periphery. E) both C and D

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Climate is the state of the atmosphere at a particular time while weather is more a statistical view of an

area. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When magma intrudes surrounding rock, a piece of the surrounding rock called a(n) _____ may become dislodged and incorporated into the igneous rock as it cools.

A) Xenolith B) Intraclast C) Erratic D) Monolith

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