What is the mechanical layer of Earth that has the most active convection currents
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The Earth's core.
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Subduction occurs when
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Where the crust is destroyed
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What causes the pressure that allows diamonds to form in the mantle
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The weight of the rocks in the crust and upper mantle results in
the pressure that allows diamonds to form.
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Which type of fault is under tension
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Normal Thrust
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Which best describes earths north magnetic pole
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Wondering slowly with no pattern
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Which was an argument used to dispute the theory of plate tectonics
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Continents cannot cut through the ocean floor.
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Which of earths mechanical layers is most easily deformed
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Asthenosphere
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What is true about compasses
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compass magnets can be deflected by earths magnetic field or other permanent magnets
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Which type of fault is under compression
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Reverse
Its Thrust!
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How does the hanging wall in a normal fault move in relation to a reverse fault
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In a normal fault, the hanging wall of the fault moves down
relative to the foot wall. In a reverse fault, the hanging wall
moves upward relative to the foot wall.
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What is thought to be the main driving force behind plate movements Apex
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slab pull
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What does the passive continental margin have that the active margin does not
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Continental rise is something the passive continental margin has
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The continental crust is what
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The continental crust is up to 70 km thick.
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Which is required for karst topography to form
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Limestone
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What is the mechanical layer of Earth that has the most active convection currents
The Earth's core.
Subduction occurs when
Where the crust is destroyed
What causes the pressure that allows diamonds to form in the mantle
The weight of the rocks in the crust and upper mantle results in
the pressure that allows diamonds to form.
Which type of fault is under tension
Normal Thrust
Which best describes earths north magnetic pole
Wondering slowly with no pattern
Which was an argument used to dispute the theory of plate tectonics
Continents cannot cut through the ocean floor.
Which of earths mechanical layers is most easily deformed
Asthenosphere
What is true about compasses
compass magnets can be deflected by earths magnetic field or other permanent magnets
Which type of fault is under compression
Reverse
Its Thrust!
How does the hanging wall in a normal fault move in relation to a reverse fault
In a normal fault, the hanging wall of the fault moves down
relative to the foot wall. In a reverse fault, the hanging wall
moves upward relative to the foot wall.
What is thought to be the main driving force behind plate movements Apex
slab pull
What does the passive continental margin have that the active margin does not
Continental rise is something the passive continental margin has
that the active margin does not