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This unique rock (sample Y) featuring large minerals was found, identically, in each of the mountain ranges as illustrated on the mountain ranges map. Inspect it further to better understand what has happened over time at this location. Visual Description The rock has a coarse-grained, speckled texture. Individual mineral crystals are clearly visible and roughly similar in size, giving the rock a granular, salt-and-pepper appearance with added colour variation. Interspersed throughout are many pink to salmon-coloured mineral crystals, irregular in shape and a few millimetres across. These pink crystals stand out strongly against the lighter matrix and are evenly distributed across the surface. Some crystals appear slightly translucent or glassy, particularly the light grey ones, while the darker grains are matte. The rock surface is rough and uneven, with small pits and protruding mineral grains. Near the top of the rock, written in black marker, is the label “1–5.” This marking sits directly on the rock surface and slightly contrasts with the natural texture.

Based on the answers to your previous questions and the maps above, what feature is most likely found at each of the following map locations? Note: A is right off the continent in the ocean. Visual Description A simplified, schematic map of a fictional world, shown on a pale blue background representing the ocean. The landmasses are light grey with soft, rounded, irregular coastlines and no internal topographic shading. At the center is a large main continent, roughly oval in shape with several broad peninsulas and inlets. This main landmass is labelled with the letter D near its upper central area and the letter F near its lower central area, indicating two different regions or features within the same continent. Surrounding the main continent are several smaller island groups: To the west (left) of the main continent is a cluster of islands. On the southwestern island in this cluster is the label A. Slightly to the east of A, a smaller island is labelled C. Between the western islands and the main continent is a short chain of tiny islets forming a stepping-stone pattern across the water. Near the eastern end of this chain, just off the west coast of the main continent, is the label E. To the south (below) of the main continent is a curved chain of elongated islands forming a loose arc. Within this southern island arc, one island is labelled B. Farther to the south, separated by open ocean, is a larger isolated island or small continent without any letter label. To the east (right) of the main continent are a few scattered small islands, but none of them are labelled.  

A lone volcano rests in the ocean at the head of a seamount chain (see the volcanoes map). Inspect sample 3 taken from this area to better understand what is happening at this location: Above: Image of rock in the environment Visual Description A large basaltic lava formation outdoors. The rock surface is dark grey to black and is patterned with distinct, curved, parallel ridges that radiate outward in sweeping arcs, creating a striking ripple-like or corded appearance across the surface. These curved lines resemble frozen waves or thick ropes of lava and are characteristic of ropy or pāhoehoe lava textures. The ridges are closely spaced and continuous, showing the direction in which the molten lava once flowed before solidifying.   Above: Image of rock sample taken from location Visual Description The rock is dark grey to nearly black, with scattered patches of rusty reddish-brown tones visible inside some cavities. Its most striking feature is its highly porous texture. The entire surface is covered in numerous small to medium-sized holes, or vesicles, giving it a sponge-like appearance. These holes vary in size and shape: some are tiny pinholes, while others are larger, rounded openings several millimetres across. Many of the cavities penetrate into the interior of the rock, creating depth and shadow. The surface appears rough and brittle, with sharp protrusions between the holes. Light reflects slightly off some edges, but overall the rock has a matte finish. The rock’s structure suggests it formed from gas-rich lava that cooled quickly, trapping bubbles inside.

A converging lens has a focal length of 5 cm. An object forms a virtual image, which is located at 12 cm to the right of the lens. The image height is [hi] cm. What is the object height (unit in cm)? Express the answer as a positive quantity. [Hint: is the image distance positive or negative?]  

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This assessment has two parts: Part 1 – Paper 1 – NO CALCULATOR ALLOWED Part 2 – Paper 2  – CALCULATOR ACTIVE.   TOTAL AMOUNT OF TIME: 80 minutes Time allowed for printing and reading: 10 minutes Duration of assessment: 60 minutes Time allowed for scanning and uploading: 10 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL STUDENTS Part 1 and Part 2: answer all questions. Answers must be written on the exam paper within the answer boxes provided. Alternatively, answer each question on a separate sheet of lined or blank paper. Remember to include a cover page with your name and the boxes set up for your scores. Unless otherwise stated in the question, all numerical answers must be given exactly or correct to three significant figures. A clean copy of the mathematics: analysis and approaches formula booklet is required for this paper. The maximum mark for this assessment is [51 marks].

How many units do you need to print for this class?

Which of the following statements are CORRECT regarding covalent bonds inside your cells?

External Webcams placed to the side are required for tests in this class and can be borrowed from HC libraries if needed.

If you receive a “0” for not following the Honorlock rules in this class and are caught with a phone/smartwatch/tablet/2nd computer/book/notebook/paper with writing in or near your work area, you will be required to take all remaining exams in person at an HC Testing Center.