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

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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

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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

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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.

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