Mantle plumes and hot spots help geologists ____
A)explain some of the geologic activity occurring at or near plate boundaries
B)determine both direction and rate of plate movement
C)predict the formation of new continents
D)determine the nearest divergent plate boundary
E)understand the fossil distribution found in igneous rocks
B
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To receive an electrical shock there needs to be a
A. presence of moisture. B. reduction of body resistance. C. difference in voltage across your body. D. all of the above
Which of the following terms refers to wind that horizontally blows warmer or colder air into a location?
A. net radiation B. advection C. sensible heat flux D. convective flux
The world's rainforest regions are found under the ____
a. subtropical high b. equatorial low c. polar high d. middle latitude low
The Maori initiated a number of wars against British colonizers, but in the end, the greater _________________ power gained the advantage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).