Volcanism at convergent plate boundaries is due to decompression melting.. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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a. profundal b. benthic c. littoral d. limnetic

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The water molecule is a polar molecule which means that ________.

A. it has a slightly negative and a slightly positive side B. it has extremely high viscosity C. it forms a crystal lattice while still a liquid D. it is spherical E. it has low heat capacity

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A ________ plate boundary is associated with lateral slippage, conservation of existing crust, and is descriptive of the San Andreas fault system

A) convergent B) fault scarp C) divergent D) subducting E) transform

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Which of the following ecosystems accounts for 18.7% of the world marine fishery?

A) Coastal and coral systems B) Nontropical shelves C) Open ocean D) Tropical shelves E) Upwellings

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