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ss2343

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Why are the Andes forming to the east of the plate boundary instead of right along the boundary itself?
 
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Putting the sliced block of wood from Block A to Block B is analogous to what geologic processes? In other words: What does removing the wood from one block represent? What does adding the wood slice to the other block represent?
 
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Which of the two blocks of wood is less dense? Explain how you know.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Thank you

Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

Block B is less dense because it floats higher in the water. Less dense blocks project higher above the water line than more dense blocks. This is because the pressure at the base of the blocks must be the same as the pressure in the water at the same depth.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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