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What landforms do reverse faults form?
GeologyOn planetary bodies, landforms thought to be associated with reverse faulting include ▶lobate scarps (Figs. 2 and 3), ▶ high-relief ridges and ▶ wrinkle ridges.On planetary bodies, landforms thought to be associated with reverse faulting include ▶lobate scarps (Figs. 2 and 3), ▶ high-relief ridges and ▶ wrinkle ridges. What landforms do reverse faults make?
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How does the Earth’s structure impact life?
GeologyHow does the structure of the earth affect life on Earth? Each layer has a unique chemical composition, physical state, and can impact life on Earth’s surface. Movement in the mantle caused by variations in heat from the core, cause the plates to shift, which can cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Why is it important
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Where are the tectonic plates located?
GeologyIn plate tectonics, Earth’s outermost layer, or lithosphere—made up of the crust and upper mantle—is broken into large rocky plates. These plates lie on top of a partially molten layer of rock called the asthenosphere.Jun 10, 2020 Where are all the tectonic plates located? Earth’s thin outer shell is broken into big pieces called tectonic
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Are ammonites snails?
GeologyMolluscs are animals like mussels, clams, snails, slugs, cuttlefish and octopus. They include extinct creatures such as ammonites and belemnites. Molluscs are a hugely diverse group of animals.Molluscs are animals like mussels, clams, snails, slugs, cuttlefish and octopus. They include extinct creatures such as ammonites and belemnitesbelemnitesBelemnite hatchling protoconches are estimated to have been generally
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How do continental glaciers and valley glaciers affect the land?
GeologyA glacier’s weight, combined with its gradual movement, can drastically reshape the landscape over hundreds or even thousands of years. The ice erodes the land surface and carries the broken rocks and soil debris far from their original places, resulting in some interesting glacial landforms. What are 2 ways that glaciers affect the land? Glaciers
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Where are both earthquakes and volcanoes common?
GeologyEarthquakes mostly occur near the plate boundaries between the Earth’s tectonic plates where there is usually a large concentration of faults. Volcanism occur near plate boundaries as well since most volcanoes form along the Earth’s tectonic plate boundaries where oceanic plates sink beneath other plates. What do the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes have in
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Why is plate tectonics a theory?
GeologyPlate tectonics is a theory because it provides an explanation of why and how segments of the earth move and cause earthquakes and mountains and volcanos. Is plate tectonics a theory or fact? Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth’s land masses are in constant motion. The realization that Earth’s land masses move was first
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How much lava is in Yellowstone?
GeologyThe chamber is mostly solid, with only about 5-15% melt. The deeper reservoir is composed of basalt (a low-silica rock type) and extends from 20 to 50 km (12 to 30 mi) beneath the surface. Even though the deeper chamber is about 4.5 times larger than the shallow chamber, it contains only about 2% melt.
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What is the difference between basalt and andesite?
GeologyIt has less than 20% quartz and 10% feldspathoid by volume, with at least 65% of the feldspar in the rock consisting of plagioclase. This places andesite in the basalt/andesite field of the QAPF diagram. Andesite is further distinguished from basalt by its silica content of over 52%. How are basalt and andesite related? Andesite
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What is the types of fossils?
GeologyThere are five types of fossils: Body Fossils. Molecular Fossils. Trace Fossils. Carbon Fossils. Pseudofossils. What are 3 types of fossil? Scientists categorize fossils into three main groups – impression fossils, trace fossils, and replacement fossils.The 3 Types of Fossils Impression fossils. These fossils contain prints, or impressions, of plants or animals from long ago.