27) The Hawaian islands formed as a result of a. an oceanic-oceanic plate collis

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27) The Hawaian islands formed as a result of a. an oceanic-oceanic plate collision b. a rising plume of magma from the mantle called a hot spot C. a continental-oceanic plate collision d. breaking apart from California and floating away 28) rock is any rock type that has been transformed though chemical changes or intense heat and pressure. For example, limestone becoming marble. a. Igneous b. Metamorphic c. Sedimentary 29)-- -rock is formed from the compaction of dissolved or eroded materials into layers called strata. b. Metamorphic C. Sedimentary Which of the following is formed by a continental-continental plate collision? a The uplift of the Andes mountains on the western coast of South America b. The uplift of the Himalayas along the borders of India, Nepal, and China c. The creation of the Red Sea between north Africa and the Arabian Peninsula d. The Basin and Range topography of Nevada and Utah is a symmetrical, gently sloping mountain built fom successive (usually non-violent) eruptions Mauna Loa in Hawali is an example a. Composite volcano b. Cinder Cone volcano C. Caldera d. Shield volcano

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27. Answer:b. A rising plume of magma from the mantle called hotpspot. Explanation: They are responsible for the formation of long volcanic chain. 28. Answer: b. Metamorphic Explanation: Due to intense pressure and temperature these rocks forms. Example: 29. Answer: c. Sedimentary Explanation:They are formed by deposition of sediments and hardening. 30. Answer:b .Uplift of himalayas along the borders of India, China and Nepal. Explanation: It is a result of collision between indian plate and eurasian plate.

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