Which type of volcano is characteristic of the Andes Mountains of South America?

A. Shield volcano
B. Cinder cone
C. Caldera
D. Stratovolcano


Answer: D

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a. True b. False

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In what ways is the atmospheric greenhouse different from an agricultural greenhouse?

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Which of the following scenarios would best indicate that a thrust fault is present at a location?

A) The hanging wall of the fault has slipped down. B) Two parts of the same rock have been horizontally displaced by 20 feet. C) Cambrian-aged rocks have been shoved on top of Jurassic-aged rocks. D) The crust has lengthened, allowing a graben to slip down and create a pull-apart basin.

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