The melting point of a mineral generally ________ with increasing pressure (or depth).
A. decreases
B. does not change
C. is unknown
D. increases
E. becomes dependent on rock type
Answer: D
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The following questions are based on the diagram of the Köppen climate distribution on a hypothetical continent (Figure 23-2). It may also be helpful to compare the hypothetical continent with the map of actual climate distribution color Map T-29 in the back of the Lab Manual and Figure 23-3 showing the influence of the seasonal shifts of the ITCZ and subtropical highs along the west coasts of continents. In answering the questions, consider both the characteristics of a climate and the dominant controls producing that climate.
The division of the Earth that exists below the crust and above the core is the
a. innersphere. d. convection center. b. lithosphere. e. molten zone. c. mantle
Dinoflagellates have a deeper compensation depth than diatoms
Indicate whether the statement is true or false