Subduction is when

two geologic plates are moving the same direction

one geologic plate is floating on top of another one

one geologic plate is pushed beneath another one

a mountain sinks into the ground

The prediction of the outcome of scientific processes based on analysis.

Which statement is true about the force of gravity? (A) It is a force of attraction (B) it depends on temperature (C) it is affected by pressure (D) it rarely exists between objects

Preston tossed a red ball upward and it reaches a maximum height of 3.0. What is the final velocity when it returns to prestons hand?

What is most likely to occur when the sun moon and earth are alone in a straight line

An electron enters a region of space containing a uniform 2.71 * 10 - 5 2.71*10-5 T magnetic field. Its speed is 197 197 m/s and it enters perpendicularly to the field. Under these conditions, the electron undergoes circular motion.

A flexible helium-filled party balloon is released in the atmosphere. as it gains altitude, what happens to the density of the balloon? 1. decreases at first, then increases 2. decreases 3. unable to determine 4. increases at first, then decreases 5.

A massive and a less massive object free-fall at the same rate because A. the ratio of the net force to mass is the same for each B. the gravity is the same C. they weigh the same amount D. they experience the same force of gravity E. none

Which of the following lists the Earth's layers in order from hottest to coldest in temperature? A. outer core, mantle, inner core, crust B. crust, mantle, outer core, inner core C. inner core, outer core, mantle, crust D.

A boy does 465 J of work pulling an empty wagon along level ground with a force of 111 N [31o below the horizontal]. A frictional force of 155 N opposes the motion and is actually slowing the wagon down from an initial high velocity.

Which of the following best explains why the tidal bulges on Earth are larger closest to the Moon compared to the tidal bulges closest to the Sun?