The island chain of hawaii was formed by a mantle hot spot. the island of maui is 1.1 million years old while the big island of hawaii is 0.4 million years old. how fast is the pacific plate moving based on these average ages

N which essential aspect of geography would you learn about the creation of mountains? human systems physical systems places and regions uses of geography

Which best describes the part of Africa above the equator? A. Wet and hot B. Dry and desert-like C. Cold and damp D. Lush and green

Type your response in the box. The climate scientist in the article explained that the findings presented are "not the final word on typhoon intensity.

What pattern do ecologists describe when referring to the latitudinal gradient?

A scientist observes hot water erupting from a vent in the Earth. What most likely caused the water to rise and erupt from the vent? The vent was lower than the water table. A well was drilled into a pressurized aquifer.

What are some ways that slate is used?

What is deflation in earth science?

In Wegener's view, what caused mountain ranges to form? A) volcanoes B) Earth shrinking C) meteorite impacts D) continents colliding

Which of the following is TRUE? A. Customs unions require the creation of a common currency. B. The European Union is a shallower and broader form of integration than NAFTA. C. A common market is more deeply integrated than a customs union. D.

What percentage of water vapor is found in the air? a. 0 to 1 percent b. 0 to 4 percent c. 0 to 8 percent d. 0 to 10 percent