Earth and the moon are gravitationally attracted to each other. does the more massive earth attract the moon with a greater force, the same force, or less force than the moon attracts earth?

Light-colored rocks with low densities form basaltic magma. True or false

Upon what two factors is the probability of earthquake occurance based

The Northridge and Landers earthquakes may be part of a pattern of increasing seismicity prior to failure along the segment of the San Andreas opposite Los Angeles. True False

The scientist who proposed the idea of continental drift was

Generally, the compaction of soil is a positive phenomenon. True False

An earthquake causes a tsunami because force from the quake a. pushes a large body of water up from the ocean floor. b. pulls water down toward the source of the quake. c. blows surface water away from the shore. d.

What is the largest religion in the world? 1. Islam 2. Hinduism 3. Christianity 4. Judaism

What civilization is considered the mother-culture of pre-Hispanic Mexico? A. Maya B. Olmec C. Aztec D. San Lorenzo

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

If Earth's Moon was formed 3.8 billion years ago, then why are some of the rocks found on the Moon dating back to 4.6 billion years ago