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Fjords were formed through ice glaciers. They existed and were ultimately steep, carved valleys in the earth. When the sea levels rose, these were submerged, then emptied out. That is how they became fjords.
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What period do we live in now?
Geologically speaking, we are in the Quaternary Period.
Is diamond found in granite?
No. Diamonds are found with trace minerals in volcanic pipes, which geologically are not where granite is formed. (Granite is formed from silicate; diamonds are formed from carbon.)
What events happen at convergent continental oceanic plate boundaries?
Geologically speaking, you are describing a subduction.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
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glaciated valleys
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In its elemental form it condenses our of volcanic gasses escaping from fumaroles.
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yes
Which of these mountain ranges is the newest geologically speaking?
Rocky Mountains
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confusianism is the won who help japan
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a) Slowly, b) fictitiously.
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Buffalo New York is on the North Coast of the US. This coastline is formed by The Great Lakes. While not an ocean coastline, but a lake coastline, it is the same geologically speaking.
What period do we live in now?
Geologically speaking, we are in the Quaternary Period.
How are fjord formed?
A fjord forms where a glacier cuts a gorge below sea level, and then retreats, allowing the sea to flood the channel. Most fjords formed during ice ages when the ocean level was lower. (see related link)
The agents of erosion are?
Geologically speaking, mostly water. Societally speaking, liberalism.
Is diamond found in granite?
No. Diamonds are found with trace minerals in volcanic pipes, which geologically are not where granite is formed. (Granite is formed from silicate; diamonds are formed from carbon.)
What events happen at convergent continental oceanic plate boundaries?
Geologically speaking, you are describing a subduction.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information:
