What is it called when heat and pressure change one type of rock into another?(1 point)
Responses
erosion
erosion
metamorphism
metamorphism
crystallization
crystallization
deposition
deposition
metamorphism
What is the theory that Earth’s surface is composed of several rock plates that fit together like the pieces of a puzzle?(1 point)
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divergent plate boundary
divergent plate boundary
plate tectonics
plate tectonics
geological shift
geological shift
metamorphism
plate tectonics
Which mineral could have been deposited by black smokers on the seafloor?(1 point)
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barium
barium
silicon
silicon
calcium
calcium
iron sulfide
iron sulfide
What does discovery of giant rabbit fossils on an island in the Mediterranean Sea tell scientists about the Earth’s changing landforms?(1 point)
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The island had remained unchanged since its formation.
The island had remained unchanged since its formation.
The island was formed by a volcanic eruption in the past.
The island was formed by a volcanic eruption in the past.
The island had to be connected to the mainland in the past.
The island had to be connected to the mainland in the past.
The island had been underwater in the past.
The island had been underwater in the past.
What are the methods for structuring and presenting information called?(1 point)
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facts and research
facts and research
organizational strategies
organizational strategies
narratives and arguments
narratives and arguments
classification strategies
organizational strategies
The correct answer is metamorphism. Metamorphism is the process in which heat and pressure act on existing rocks, causing them to change and form into new types of rocks. To arrive at the answer, you can break down the question into its key components: heat, pressure, and rock transformation. Then, you can use your understanding of these concepts to eliminate the other options:
1. Erosion: Erosion refers to the process of wearing away and transporting rocks and sediments by forces like wind, water, or ice. It does not involve heat and pressure changing one type of rock into another.
2. Crystallization: Crystallization refers to the formation of crystals from a liquid or gas. While crystals can form within rocks, the process of crystallization alone does not involve heat and pressure transforming one type of rock into another.
3. Deposition: Deposition refers to the process of sediment settling and accumulating on the Earth's surface, usually in bodies of water. It does not involve the transformation of one type of rock into another through heat and pressure.
By process of elimination, the remaining option is metamorphism, which accurately describes the process of rocks undergoing changes due to heat and pressure.