Continental islands are called such because they themselves were once large continents that have broken, sunk, and been transformed through metamorphic processes into new islands
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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Before 150,000 years ago, when did the Earth have high average surface temperature?
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Early atmospheric gases were emitted because of _______. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
What is an example of pyroclastic materials?
A) Lava-fountain blobs B) pumice C) Lava-fountain blobs, pumice, and ash D) ash
Which of the following is not a reason that scientists have inferred that the core consists mostly of iron?
A) Iron is the only common element that accounts for the high density of the core. B) Liquid iron in the core can explain Earth's magnetic field. C) Molten iron's typical movement accounts for the wobbly rotation of Earth on its axis. D) Some meteorites consist mostly of iron and appear to be likely analogs for planet cores.