1. A meteorite with a composition similar to Earth’s mantle is called a. iron me
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1. A meteorite with a composition similar to Earth’s mantle is called
a. iron meteorite
b. Stony-iron meteorite
c. tektite
d. Chondrite
e. Achondrite
2. A meteorite with a composition similar to basalt is called
a. iron meteorite
b. Stony-iron meteorite
c. tektite
d. Chondrite
e. Achondrite
3. Severe flooding along a coastline can be caused or enhanced by:
a. Tsunami
b. storm surge
c. tides
d. all of the above
e. only a and b
4. Marine terraces are landforms associated with
a. An emergent coastline
b. A submergent coastline
c. A bay
d. an estuary
e. none of the above
Explanation / Answer
1. Meteorites that are formed of round silicate grains(chondrules) are known as chondrite which is similar to the earth's mantle. The answer is "d"
2. The answer is "e". Achondrite meteorites are similar to the basalt.
3. Answer to this question is "e". Coastal flooding can be caused by storm surge, tsunami and storms are dangerous during high tides.
4. Marine terraces are landforms associated with an emergent coastline.
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