How does magma differ from lava?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Magma is molten rock below the surface that retains its volatiles. Lava is molten rock that has reached the surface and is losing or has lost its volatiles.
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A. cloudy, calm nights B. cloudy, windy nights C. clear, calm nights D. clear, windy nights
A black hole is
A. the result of the collapse of supergiant star. B. a region of space that is collapsed in on itself. C. likely found at the center of each spiral galaxy. D. all of the above
What type of feature is found between Jenner Beach and Goat Rock? Describe how it appears and how it differs from other similar features.
What will be an ideal response?
Evaluate the following statement. "Tectonic processes help metamorphism by burying rocks."
A) This statement is false. Tectonic processes lift rocks up to the surface, where they are worn away by weathering. B) This statement is true. Tectonic processes cause lava flows to bury large slabs of rock. C) This statement is false. Metamorphism only occurs under very thick layers of deposited sediment. D) This statement is true. Tectonic processes can push rocks deeper into Earth.