Most volcanoes are found at or near divergent and convergent plate boundaries

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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a. Continental crust is basalt, whereas oceanic crust is granite. b. Continental crust is formed by volcanism, whereas oceanic crust is not. c. Continental crust is granite, whereas oceanic crust is basalt. d. Continental crust is dense, whereas oceanic crust is less dense. e. Continental crust is thin, whereas oceanic crust is thick.

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What is the average salinity of ocean water?

a. 0.5% b. 3.5% c. 10.5% d. 20.5%

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If an area has shallow, intermediate, and deep earthquakes, what can you infer about the area?

A. This area has the potential for large earthquakes. B. It is near a subduction zone. C. The depth pattern of earthquakes can be used to determine which way the slab is inclined. D. The shallow earthquakes will be closer to the trench than deeper ones. E. All of these choices are correct.

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What does the acronym ENSO stand for? Describe the weather patterns in the U.S. as a result of ENSO.

What will be an ideal response?

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