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Unit III Earth Science Assessment

QUESTION 1

What is a hot spot? Explain how this forms a volcanic island arc such as Hawaii.

QUESTION 2

Explain why Africa and South America are moving apart.

QUESTION 3

Explain how an accretionary wedge forms.

QUESTION 4

How are faults, hypocenters, and epicenters related? Faults that are experiencing no active creep (relatively consistent yet minor movements) may be considered "safe". Rebut or defend this statement with what you have learned so far about faults. Your response should be at least 200 words in length