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Earth Science couple of multiple choice questions...


  1. What is the classification of a rock formed from the cooling and classification of molten magma or lava?
ASedimentary
BIgneous
CMetamorphic
DCarbonate

  1. Subduction and recycling of crust occurs at which type of boundary?
AOceanic-Oceanic Convergent Boundary
BContinental-Continental Transform Boundary
CContinental-Continental Convergent Boundary
DOceanic-Oceanic Divergent Boundary

  1. Which statement correctly compares seismic P-Waves with seismic S-waves?
AP-Waves travel faster than S-waves and pass through through Earth's liquid zones.
BP-Waves travel slower than S-waves and do not pass through Earth's liquid zones.
CP-Waves travel slower than S-waves and pass through Earth's liquid zones.
DP-Waves travel faster than S-waves and do not pass through Earth's liquid zones.

  1. What is the breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller particles without a change in composition called?
AMechanical Weathering
BIgneous Instrusion
CMetamorphic Foliation
DChemical Precipitation

Verified Answer :

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  1. b. Igneous 
    2. c. Continental-Continental Convergent Boundary
    3. b. P-Waves travel slower than S-waves and do not pass through Earth's liquid zones. 
    4. a. Mechanical Weathering

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