course hero in the photo above, what sort of rock is this?

What causes igneous layers?

D) Igneous; The layers were caused by flow processes during the eruption that released this.

What is sedimentary layering?

A) Sedimentary; The layering was caused by changes in the flow velocity of the river that deposited the material

Where do lithospheric plates float?

A) Lithospheric plates float on soft material deeper in the mantle.

What is metamorphic rock?

Metamorphic; The rock separated into layers as it was cooked and squeezed deep in a mountain range.

What forces broke a layer during folding and shoved one side over the other side?

Push-together forces broke a layer during folding and shoved one side over the other side.

What would happen if North America and Asia continued to drift towards each other across the Pacific at their modern rates?

If North America and Asia continue drifting towards each other across the Pacific at their modern rates, they may someday experience the same type of tectonic activity that formed the Appalachians. What is this?

Is the motion of the lithospheric plates vertical or horizontal?

Almost all of the motion of lithospheric plates is vertical, with almost no horizontal motion.

What is course hero?

Conceived by students at Cornell, Course Hero provides access to old tests, homework problems, textbook answers and class notes. It also offers the ability to form study groups where you can share files and exchange ideas. It’s basically a forum where you can put up old schoolwork you’ve done and see the old schoolwork of your peers from your own school and around the nation.

How does Course Hero help you?

You can choose to study through the internet, or meet at a physical table and chairs on campus. In this way, Course Hero allows you to make connections with others who you can help, and who can help you.

What are the problems with Course Hero?

One of the big problems with Course Hero is that if a student wants to cheat, the website offers all the tools they need to do so. It provides a temptation to students who are looking for exam answers and want to cheat in class.

What groups collect test files?

Student groups, clubs, fraternities, and sororities have collected test files for decades, giving members of those groups a distinct advantage over others. Course Hero and similar websites put everything on the table for everyone, leveling the playing field.

Is Course Hero free?

Course Hero isn’t really free. While you can create an account for no cost, you can’t view anything until you pay in one of two ways: By posting materials (40 documents = 1 month free) By paying a monthly, 6 month, or yearly fee.

Can you track someone on Course Hero?

You also can’t track who is using Course Hero. Often, notes are posted anonymously, so the individual who posted them cannot be tracked down. This means that it’s harder to punish those who are blatantly cheating or difficult to tell if the resources available can really be trusted.

Is plagiarizing a violation of the Honor Code?

Many teachers define it in their syllabi and it is common knowledge that copying answers and plagiarizing are violations of the Honor Code and considered “unauthorized” assistance. But where is the line? Working in groups often facilitates learning in students, and contributes to the cohesiveness of a class. When working in groups, students often share answers, methods, notes and their understanding—all things that would be shared on Course Hero.