The decompression melting mechanism of hot, ascending asthenosphere rock to form relatively non-violent, runny, basaltic magmas occurs in all the following regions in the Earth EXCEPT for .

Which of the following is true about fossils? a. the relative age of fossils cannot be determined from their position in sedimentary layers. b. fossils found in lower layers of sedimentary rock are as old as fossils found in upper layers of sedimentary rock. c. fossils found in upper layers of sedimentary rock are older than fossils found in lower layers of sedimentary rock. d. fossils found in lower layers of sedimentary rock are older than fossils found in upper layers of sedimentary rock.

Which of the following insects is a decomposer? a. mosquito. b. caterpillar. c. beetle. d. none of the above.

Short answer/constructed response: respond to the question in 3-5 complete sentences. give details or examples to support your answer. attempt to answer all parts of the question in paragraph form! using the source 1 map, pick two of the 1800's territorial acquisitions you believe were the most important in the development of the united states. provide at least two reasons per territory to explain why you think they were the most important.