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Where are transform boundaries?
GeologyMost transform plate boundaries occur in the oceanic lithosphere where they connect segments of ridges (spreading centers). The image above is of part of the Pacific Ocean floor, lookong toward Central America. The ridge shown is called the East Pacific Rise. Where are transform boundaries on Earth? ocean floor Transform boundaries Most transform faults are
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How many times have the continents been together?
GeologyGeologists agree that there is a well-established, fairly regular cycle of supercontinent formation. It’s happened three times in the past. The first one was Nuna (also called Columbia), which existed from about 1.8 billion to 1.3 billion years ago. How many times have the continents come together? Believe it or not, the continents have come
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What causes stratification of lakes?
GeologyThe thermal stratification of lakes refers to a change in the temperature at different depths in the lake, and is due to the change in water’s density with temperature. Cold water is denser than warm water and the epilimnion generally consists of water that is not as dense as the water in the hypolimnion. What
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What is low level convergence?
GeologyConvergence is air streams flowing into one another or stronger wind moving into weaker wind. When air piles together in the low levels of the atmosphere it has no place to go but up (it obviously can not go through the earth’s surface). What occurs above low level convergence? A strengthening low-pressure system (sea-level pressure
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What is another name for a cinder cone volcano?
GeologyCinder cones, sometimes called scoria cones or pyroclastic cones, are the most common types of volcanic cones. They form after violent eruptions blow lava fragments into the air, which then solidify and fall as cinders around the volcanic vent. What is another name for a cinder cone? cinder cone, also called ash cone, deposit around
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What are the two tectonic plates?
GeologyThis is when two tectonic plates move toward each other and collide. The result depends on the type of plates involved. It is possible to have the collision of two oceanic plates, an oceanic plate and a continental plate or two continental plates.…Plate Tectonics. Resources Link What are the two tectonic plates called?
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What does the principle of faunal succession State?
GeologyThe principle of faunal succession, also known as the law of faunal succession, is based on the observation that sedimentary rock strata contain fossilized flora and fauna, and that these fossils succeed each other vertically in a specific, reliable order that can be identified over wide horizontal distances. What is the principle of fossil succession?
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How do you pronounce Eocene?
GeologyHow do you say Oligocene? Quote from video:Oleg kashin olei caixin o lakers sin o lakers sin. How do you pronounce Hyracotherium? Quote from video:Hi Rach aetherium harach aetherium i rack etherium. How do you pronounce epoch time? Quote from video:Yeah because that's the way the americans. Say it but you have to know that
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What type of rock is blue metal?
Geologycrushed aggregate rockquarried, crushed aggregate rock that can range in colour from blue to black. It comes in three sizes: 5 mm, 10 mm or 20 mm, and is primarily used in making concrete. Because it is a clean, crushed rock, it is also ideal for drainage, particularly around agricultural pipes. Is blue metal volcanic
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What is serpentine jade?
GeologyNew “jade” serpentine is said to have the same spiritual values as green jade. Because it produces a tranquil mood, it helps ease feelings of depression, especially when we feel stuck in a situation. Is serpentine jade real jade? Serpentine Jade (New Jade, Korean Jade, Olive Jade) Widely used as a jade substitute, its coloration