Why is the oldest continental crust (4.4 billion years) so much older than the oldest oceanic crust (180 million years)?
What will be an ideal response?
All of the oceanic crust older than 180 million years has been destroyed by subduction.
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A) are dynamic. B) have fixed boundaries. C) are static. D) are static and have fixed boundaries.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) dominant species B) keystone species C) endangered species D) natural species
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When the differential stress exceeds the strength of the material, the material will begin to undergo elastic strain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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