From least to greatest “packages” of time, the geologic time scale is divided into _____.
Along what type of plate boundary would you find non-explosi…
Along what type of plate boundary would you find non-explosive volcanism and small, shallow earthquakes?
As understood by modern geologists, the principle of uniform…
As understood by modern geologists, the principle of uniformitarianism does not imply that ____________.
Most of the world’s __________ are closely associated with a…
Most of the world’s __________ are closely associated with active plate tectonic boundaries.
Which of the following is thought to be a primary factor inv…
Which of the following is thought to be a primary factor involved in the horizontal motion of Earth’s tectonic plates?
Place the following Earth layers in order from deepest (#1)…
Place the following Earth layers in order from deepest (#1) to farthest from the center of the Earth (#7).
Along what type of plate boundary does large horizontal disp…
Along what type of plate boundary does large horizontal displacement of lithosphere occur, but typically no volcanism of any kind?
In your own words, concisely describe the basics of the “Roc…
In your own words, concisely describe the basics of the “Rock Cycle” in three separate paragraphs (labeled 1, 2, and 3) as follows: 1) a description of the three different rock types involved (3 points), 2) a description of three different processes responsible for creating these rock types (3 points), and 3) a brief discussion of the importance of geologic time regarding the rock cycle (4 points).
Hawaii is part of a linear island chain transitioning to the…
Hawaii is part of a linear island chain transitioning to the Emperor seamounts farther to the northwest: Why are the seamounts not as high as the Hawaiian Islands are?
The concept that most closely considers igneous, sedimentary…
The concept that most closely considers igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic materials with geologic processes, and their inter-relationships over long geologic time spans: _______