Which of the following statements accurately distinguish between minerals, melts, and metals? (Select all that apply.)

Using bathymetry, it is possible to identify long lines of islands and seamounts that appear to trail from the hot spot that is currently under the island of Hawaii. Watch the video and then answer the following question. Hot Spots and Islands of Hawaii If the Emperor seamounts were formed by hot spot eruptions 70 million years ago and Hawaii was formed by modern eruptions, which way has the Pacific Plate moved? Remember that hot spots remain stationary while the plate moves over them, creating the island chains.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the difference between contact and field forces?

A main-sequence star, like our Sun, has a specific life cycle. In the following animation, click on the “Topics” menu and select “Intermediate Mass Stars.” Watch the animation, and then complete the problem that follows. Click here to open the animation in a new window. Place the following events of an intermediate-mass star’s life cycle in chronological order.

In our Solar System, many celestial bodies are primarily solid (terrestrial). Others are primarily gas. Organize the terms below based on the dominant phase.  

Which of the following statements correctly compare the Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin temperature scales? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following statements accurately describe processes or outcomes related to the condensation theory and Earth’s differentiation? (Select all that apply.)

While many resources on Earth are finite (nonrenewable), there are some critical resources that are potentially renewable. Which of the following resources could be renewable if they are managed properly?  

If the pressure at 40 km depth is approximately 10,000 bars, which scenario best explains this increase?

Which statement best explains why igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are considered distinct categories?