Deep underwater canyons are created through a process known as.

a. subduction.

b. seafloor spreading.

c. continental drift.

d. abduction.

Which of these statements is true? A) The orbit of Earth is smaller than that of Venus. B) The orbit of Mercury is longer than that of Earth. C) Earth takes a longer time to orbit the Sun than Mars.

Which type of African land is good for grazing animals, such as cattle? A. Rainforest B. Dry woodland C. Savanna D. Desert

Oceanic water best absorbs CO2 when: (Select one) A) the seawater is warm and atmospheric CO2 concentration is low (relative to oceanic CO2) B) the seawater is warm and atmospheric CO2 concentration is high (relative to oceanic CO2) C) the seawater

A particularly powerful hurricane's force winds extended 120 miles from its center. This hurricane was a big storm, and that affects how we think about the prediction errors.

Identify landform C, explain how it forms, and tell whether it is the result of erosion or deposition.

Which of the following statements is true? Winds near the equator are called the westerlies. The Gulf Stream is a dense, cold water current. In the Southern Hemisphere, gyres spin in a counterclockwise direction.

Which modern technology has not made a great difference in the Inuit way of life?

1) Convert the distance from kilometers into miles. 2) Determine a similar distance (in miles) that is meaningful for you.

The average global temperature depends on all factors except what? the amount of greenhouse gases all of the above are factors.

What would make a hill slope more stable? Select one: a. Highway construction across the slide, which creates continuous, steep slopes that are cut into the hillside alongside the new road. b.