The lithosphere "floats" on the asthenosphere, and the parts of lower density float higher. This state of buoyancy is called
a. specific continuity.
b. isostasy.
c. the syncline anomaly.
d. remanent balance.
b
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A. increases. B. decreases. C. remains the same. D. depends on the zero point of the potential.
Which of the following temperatures is the lowest?
A. 0°F B. 0°C C. 263 K D. All of these choices are the same
The masses of stars are generally in the range of 30 to 0.1 solar masses.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The period of the Moon's rotation on its axis is
A. much shorter than its revolution around the Earth. B. much longer than its revolution around the Earth. C. the same as its revolution around the Earth. D. longer or shorter depending on what part of the year we are in.