A fine-grained igneous rock forms

a. as the result of slow cooling.

b. deep within earth.

c. as the result of quick cooling.

d. from magma.

A species of snapping turtles has a tongue that resembles a worm. The tongue is used to attract small fish. Which best describes the interaction between the fish and the snapping turtle?

People in South and Southeast Asia often build their homes on to prevent damage caused by monsoons.

Which statement BEST explains why the rate of deforestation has increased in Brazil? A) Urbanization led to the creation of larger cities. B) An improved economy allowed more people to build homes.

Volcanic eruptions affect many populated areas. Which of the following pieces of evidence would a geologists use to predict future eruptions?

What African country was formerly named Zaire? a. Angola b. Cameroon c. Burundi d. Democratic Republic of Congo

The Gibraltar connects what two bodies of water?

Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova once comprised Yugoslavia. True False

Where do most volcanos form A) In the ocean B) Over a hotspot C) At plate boundaries

Which of these is not an environmental effect of destroying wetlands A. loss of habitat B. increased air temperature C. poor absorption of rain water D. unfiltered water

Iron atoms combine with oxygen atoms to form rust. Is this a physical property of iron or a chemical property?