In the shorelines investigation, what shoreline process is likely occurring at the cliffs along the western coast (left side of island)?

A. formation of a spit and sand bar
B. erosion of bedrock along the shoreline
C. subsidence of the land relative to sea level


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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Mount Hood (pictured) is part of the Cascade Range. These active volcanoes are a chain that stretches along the west coast from northern California to southern British Columbia, Canada. The Cascades are ________

A) evidence of subduction in the Pacific Northwest of the United States B) evidence of rifting of the North American continent C) a product of the San Andreas Fault D) due to a hot spot beneath Seattle

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Which of the following clouds is most likely to produce rain?

a. stratocumulus b. altostratus c. cirrocumulus d. nimbostratus

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If two magmas have the same composition, the hotter of the two magmas will have a lower viscosity.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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