This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Most geologists think the elevation of mountains above sea level is limited by earth's gravity ... (Read 98 times)

Mr.Thesaxman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
on: Feb 28, 2020

Question 1

What is the major difference between a subduction zone and a collisional mountain chain?
◦ A subduction zone has active volcanism.
◦ A subduction zone is a more advanced stage.
◦ There are no mountains created in a subduction zone.
◦ There is an ocean basin still present in the case of a collisional mountain chain.

Question 2

Most geologists think the elevation of mountains above sea level is limited by earth's gravity because ________.
◦ thickening of the crust in mountain belts produces a weak deep crust the spreads by gravity collapse, limiting the elevation
◦ rock cliffs are subject to gravity failure and can only be about 1km high
◦ rocks can never reach escape velocity
◦ the earth's mantle is too weak to support the load of large mountains
Earth Science ¦ Tarbuck, Lutgens, Tasa ¦ 15th Edition
Buy Test-Bank


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by Mr.Thesaxman on Feb 28, 2020

okolip

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Reply #1 on: Feb 28, 2020
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 64% of students answer this correctly


Mr.Thesaxman

  • Member
  • Posts: 514
Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2020
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

strudel15

  • Member
  • Posts: 324
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Acute Stress, Glucocorticoid Level, Synaptic Plasticity, and Learning Acute Stress, Glucocorticoid Level, Synaptic Plasticity, and Learning
Sample Exercise Program for Limited Older Adults (cont.) Sample Exercise Program for Limited Older Adults (cont.)
Select the Code with the Highest Level of Specificity Select the Code with the Highest Level of Specificity
The Distribution of the Earth's Wealth The Distribution of the Earth's Wealth
The level in the coolant recovery system raises and lowers with engine temperature. The level in the coolant recovery system raises and lowers with engine temperature.
Earth’s Spheres Earth’s Spheres
Video: Automated external defibrillator (AED)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library