Which type of convergence will result in a continental volcanic arc?

A rock is thrown upward at 50° with respect to the horizontal. As it rises, its horizontal component of velocity

A) increases. B) remains unchanged. C) decreases.

Name the type of volcano described here: "Thick, steep, lava-flow domes form these young volcanoes made of dacitic and rhyolitic rock."

A) shield volcano B) dome complex volcano C) cinder cone volcano D) composite volcano

The deflection produced by the Coriolis force is caused by

A) air temperature differences. B) the Earth's rotation on its axis. C) friction caused by gravitational force. D) differing pressure gradients. E) the uneven heating of Earth's surface.

Which Latin word or phrase is the E horizon named after?

A) raised up B) washed out C) rich D) rocky