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Questions tagged 'Geology'

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Anonymous

Jan 28, 2025

Is a major dissolved volatile constituent in both magmas and volcanic gases?

Which of the following is a major dissolved volatile constituent found in both magmas and volcanic gases? a. Hydrogen chloride b. Carbon monoxide c. Methane d. Water

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Anonymous

Jan 22, 2025

A detrital rock is named according to .

A detrital rock is classified based on specific criteria. Which of the following aspects is used to name a detrital rock? a. Its age b. Its location c. The shape and size of the sediments d. The color...

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Anonymous

Dec 27, 2024

How would you best describe the texture of an igneous rock that formed extremely slowly underground? question 7 options: ?

How would you best describe the texture of an igneous rock that formed extremely slowly underground? Shallow sea: Limestone is the most common chemical sedimentary rock and is typically found in sha...

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Anonymous

Dec 26, 2024

How is a metamorphic rock formed?

How is a metamorphic rock formed? Please provide a detailed explanation of the processes and conditions that lead to the formation of metamorphic rocks, including the roles of heat, pressure, and the...

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Lavina King

Dec 19, 2024

Which was not included in the support for harry hess’s hypothesis of sea-floor spreading

Which type of rock was excluded from the evidence supporting Harry Hess's hypothesis of sea-floor spreading? Specifically, granitic rock found in the ocean floor was not considered part of this suppor...

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Anonymous

Dec 06, 2024

Which statements describe characteristics of Earth’s geosphere?

What statements accurately describe the characteristics of Earth's geosphere? Please check all that apply: It is composed of living organisms. It is primarily solid. It includes liquid water. It...

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Anonymous

Dec 02, 2024

What does Age (Ma) stand for?

In the third graph on this webpage: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/HCV/haw_formation.h..., it mentions "Best K-Ar age (Ma)." Does "Ma" refer to Mean/Average Age, or does it signify something else?

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Anonymous

Nov 11, 2024

During the carboniferous period, forests consisting mainly of produced vast quantities of organic matter, which was buried and later

During the Carboniferous period, forests primarily composed of ferns and other primitive plants produced vast quantities of organic matter. This organic material was subsequently buried and transforme...

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Anonymous

Nov 11, 2024

Describe the rock layers shown in Diagram A and any forces acting on the rock.

Please provide a detailed description of the rock layers illustrated in Diagram A, including the characteristics of each layer and any geological forces that may be acting upon them.

Magma that hardens vertically underneath the surface will form a sill. select the best answer from the choices provided t f

Does magma that hardens vertically beneath the surface form a sill? Select the best answer from the options provided: True or False.