Missed J-Lab Questions

Front

What data was Antonio Snider-Pellegrini trying to explain with his 1858 diagram?

Back

The reason for similar fossils in Africa and South America

Front

What is the fewest number of seismographic stations that must record the arrival time of P and S waves in order for the epicenter of an earthquake to be located?

Back

3

Front

What can result when underground water is heated by hot igneous rock?

Back

Geysers

Front

What should students bring on a geology field trip to identify minerals by their streak?

Back

A rough, white ceramic tile

Front

Which city sits on exposed bedrock that is the same age as the rock in Bristol?

Back

Deel

Front

Which landform results when two continents collide?

Back

Mountain range

Front

Which measurement allows scientists to compare the brightness of stars?

Back

Absolute magnitude

Front

The graph shows the decay of radioactive isotopes. What approximate amount of the element remains after 3 half-lives have elapsed?

Back

12.5%

Front

What profile best represents the contour map along the line AB?

Back

B

Front

Where is the remaining 5% of the world’s permanent supply of ice and snow?

Back

High mountain peaks