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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Which of the following is a source of dangerous indoor air pollutants in the U.S.?
A. rock deposits that emit radon gas B. burning dung to cook dinner C. electrical outlets that produce ozone D. burning crop residues to stay warm
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
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.
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