What is the azimuth direction that the plate moved between the formation of the volcanic centers on Maui and Molokai?
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300 degrees |
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305 degrees |
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325 degrees |
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125 degrees |
What was the average rate of plate movement between the formation of the volcanic centers on Maui and Molokai? (in mm/yr)
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264.7 mm/yr |
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26.5 mm/yr |
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68.85 mm/yr |
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2.6 x 10^-4 mm/yr |
What is the number of years between the formation of the volcanic centers on Molokai and Oahu?
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2.75 Ma |
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520,000 years |
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1.32 Ma |
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510,000 years |
What is the approximate azimuth direction indicated by arrow “B”?
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284 degrees |
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256 degrees |
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104 degrees |
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76 degrees |
(Arrow B says 83 degrees I think)
Which of the following phrases best illustrates the evidence that indicates that the Pacific Plate has not always moved in the same direction?
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The average rate of plate movement has changed through time. |
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The sea mount chains are oriented in different directions |
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There are hot spot volcanoes that formed on the Pacific Plate. |
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There is a subduction zone on the northern boundary of the Pacific Plate. |
