QUESTION 13 The S-wave shadow zone tells us that… earthquakes move too slowly to
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QUESTION 13
The S-wave shadow zone tells us that…
earthquakes move too slowly to enter the mantle.
the outer core is liquid
the mantle contains magma
the core is solid
2 points
QUESTION 14
Peat, and most coal primarily forms from processes that form which type of rock?
sedimentary
metamorphic
igneous
2 points
QUESTION 15
The person credited for the first geologic map.
William Smith
Charles Lyell
James Hutton
James Dana
Nicolas Steno
2 points
QUESTION 16
During mining, the ore is separated from rock. The rock that does not contain economical concentration of ore is known as...
spoilage.
sub-economic ore.
waste rock.
slate rock.
scrap rock.
2 points
QUESTION 17
Which of the following choices is the best simple definition for Sinuosity?
Steepness
Width
Curvyness
Size
2 points
QUESTION 18
If a sandstone aquifer is bound by an aquatard of shale on the bottom and top, what is the type of aquifer?
Artesian.
Unconfined.
Springs.
Confined.
Perched.
A.earthquakes move too slowly to enter the mantle.
B.the outer core is liquid
C.the mantle contains magma
D.the core is solid
Explanation / Answer
13.The outer core is liquid
14.A.Sedimentary
15.A.William Smith
17.C. Curvyness
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