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SGallaher96

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If a continental plate meets an oceanic plate at a convergent boundary, which would be subducted?
 
  A) Neither, the crust of each would both uplift.
  B) continental plate
  C) oceanic plate
  D) They would both be subducted.

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Why is historical geology important?
 
  A) It integrates the chemical, physical and biologic processes to interpret the history of the Earth.
  B) It helps to update a list of records for every geologic event in history.
  C) It helps geologists to understand groundwater and its uses.
  D) It helps geologists find oil.


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CharlieArnold

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


SGallaher96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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