Research has identified the cause of plate tectonics to be ________
A) diastrophism
B) convection
C) sun spots
D) warping
E) uniformitarianism
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
________ are pyroclastic materials ejected from volcanoes that are larger than 64 mm (2.5 inches) in diameter
A) Volcanic ash B) Lapilli C) Volcanic bombs D) Pillow lavas