Compare the speed of the Atlantic sections with the Pacific transect. Which plate is moving more quickly?
The Pacific is moving more than three times as fast as the Atlantic.
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The very common mineral shown in this photograph is commonly a pink- to cream-colored mineral with wavy, light-colored lines. What mineral is it?
A) Garnet
B) Quartz
C) Biotite
D) Muscovite
E) Feldspar
What is the general term for deposits of calcite and/or aragonite within caves?
A)stalactites B)stalagmites C)spears D)dripstone E)calcite-stone
Australian projection maps often put north at the bottom of the map, so their continent is near the top
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not true about tidal power?
A. It is renewable. B. It does not produce carbon dioxide. C. It requires a high tidal range. D. It cannot be used to generate electricity.