Why are some places (e.g., northern California) more likely to experience volcanic eruptions than

others (e.g., New York)? What will be an ideal response?


Volcanoes are located on convergent or divergent plate boundaries. Places within plates may
experience volcanism if they are over a hot spot.

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What features are used to name chemical and biogenic sedimentary rocks?

What will be an ideal response?

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Use the map below to answer this question.The map illustrates the relative positions of a warm and cold front. Where is the warm front located?

A. Between A and B B. At E C. Between C and D D. Between C and G

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What does "distance decay" mean?

What will be an ideal response?

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