Why is the ring of fire important

What are the two main forces that cause surface changes on earth? a. erosion and plate tectonics b. chemical and physical weathering c. weathering and erosion d. plate tectonics and weathering

Sediment piles up on the ocean floors through the process of what

Why do surface wind speeds increase toward the center of a hurricane?

Which factors have contributed to earths population growth choose ALL answers that are correct increase death rate doubling time increasing death rate greater birth rate then death rate

In what way are volcanic eruptions and meteoric impacts similar? A. Both can cause global cooling. B. Both can cause global warming. C. Both emit oxygen gas into the atmosphere. D. Both have a greater effect on weather than on climate.

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