A student spreads modeling clay in a flat, rectangular tray. He presses small pebbles and nails into the clay and puts the tray in the freezer. In a similar tray, he pours wax and allows it to harden. After a while, he takes the clay out of the freezer and places it on top of the wax. When he applies pressure with his palm and drags the clay over the top of the wax, deep impressions are made.

Which geologic process is the student trying to model?

What causes the force that pushes magma from the magma chamber through the pipe and vent of a volcano?

How are the testes and ovaries similar? a. both produce sex cells. b. both connect internal reproductive organs to the exterior. c. both transport sex cells from their site of production. d. both store mature sex cells.

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening