This is the best definition of \"composite cone\" a. the smallest kind of volcan

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This is the best definition of "composite cone" a. the smallest kind of volcano, a heap of pyroclastics b. mantle plume c. alternating layers of pyroclastics and lava flows, relatively large, may form mountain ranges like the Andes d. a flat-shaped volcano, made of basic magma, with relatively quiet eruptions. The distance from a seismograph to an earthquake epicenter is determined from: a. the wave height of the surface waves b. the duration of the surface waves .c the arrival times of the primary waves and the secondary waves d. the displacement caused by the earthquake. This is the best definition of "faulting": a. a subjective description of the damage caused by an earthquake, used to describe its intensity b. breaks in rock, with movement along the breaks c. relationship between changes in Earth's position in space and ice ages and interglacial periods d. Alfred Wegener's explanation for apparent changes in the configuration of land and ocean surfaces over time As a minimum, how many central or standard meridians are needed in a complete system of International Time? a. 10 b. 15 c. 24 d. varies place to place This is the best definition of "cinder cone": a. alternating layers of pyroclastics and lava flows, relatively large, may form mountain ranges like the Andes b. mantle plume c. a flat-shaped volcano, made of basaltic magma, with relatively quiet eruptions d. the smallest kind of volcano, a heap of pyroclastics Where are seasonal changes in day length least important? a. middle latitudes b. high latitudes c. tropical latitudes d. low altitudes Suppose you are at the standard meridian of 75'W. Which would be the closest standard meridian to the west? (The nearest central meridian in a time zone to the west.) a. 76 degree W b. 90 degree W c. 180 degree W d. 100 degree W

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31) c. the alternating layers of pyroclastics and lava flows, relatively large, may form mountain ranges like the Andes. It is a conical volcano built up by many layers.

32) c. the arrivel time of primary and secondery waves.

33) b. breaks in rocks, with movement along breaks.

34) d. varies place to place.

35) d. small kind of volcano, heap of pyroclastics

36) b. high latitudes

37) b. 900 W

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