Geology

A farmer planted straight rows of cotton. He became concerned about the amount of soil erosion he was experiencing due to run off. Which method would MOST LIKELY prevent the soil erosion due to runoff?

Fossils, the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago. are found in sedimentary rock and are evidence of the environment changing over _____.

______ rock is formed when existing rock is changed by heat and very high pressure on the rock.

When two tectonic plates move away from each other, what will MOST LIKELY be created if this movement continues?

In examining different soil samples, students discovered decaying leaves in some of the samples. They disagreed about whether the leaves should be included as part of the sample. Which statement is the BEST reason for including the leaves?

Igneous rock is formed when magma or lava cools and turns ________.

A scientist theorized that the continents move on Earth’s surface. Later, other scientists proved the ocean floor moves away from a mid-ocean ridge as magma rises through the rift, then solidifies to become new lithosphere. How?

A deep-diving research submarine is examining the deepest part of the western Pacific Ocean near the Marianas Islands. The name of this deep ocean feature is the Marianas _______.

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