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

Author Question: Accretion specifically refers to: a. the passage of geologic time. b. the rate of movement of a ... (Read 44 times)

leo leo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Aug 7, 2018
Accretion specifically refers to:
 a. the passage of geologic time.
  b. the rate of movement of a lithospheric plate.
  c. chunks of crust added to a continent by collision.
  d. the growth of continental shields.
  e. basalt erupting out of a mid-oceanic ridge.

Question 2

Scientists today believe that the movement of lithospheric plates is caused by:
 a. gravitational attraction between Earth and the moon.
  b. convection currents in the mantle.
  c. Earth's revolution around the sun.
  d. the rapid shrinking of Earth's interior.
  e. polarity reversals.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

CourtneyCNorton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Aug 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


leo leo

  • Member
  • Posts: 566
Reply 2 on: Aug 7, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

6ana001

  • Member
  • Posts: 311
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

The following terms describe types of body movement that occur at the diarthrotic joints The following terms describe types of body movement that occur at the diarthrotic joints
Accretion of the Inner Planets Accretion of the Inner Planets
Maximal Heart Rate Over Time Maximal Heart Rate Over Time
The mortality rate in the United States increases with age and is lower for women than men at every ... The mortality rate in the United States increases with age and is lower for women than men at every ...
Use dye specifically made for coolant when checking for leaks using a black light. Use dye specifically made for coolant when checking for leaks using a black light.
Schematic drawing of a permeation test cell used to measure the permeation rate of chemicals through ... Schematic drawing of a permeation test cell used to measure the permeation rate of chemicals through ...
Video: Blood Test Basics

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library