At divergent plate boundaries, what are the operating forces?

a. compressional
b. lateral shearing
c. tensional
d. thrusting
e. normal


c. tensional

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A) exchange in a marketplace B) the interest rates set by the central bank of a country C) legislative elections and other political acts D) longevity in the culture E) cultural diffusion

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Given the calculation: 15.72/9.16 = ? What is the answer reported to the correct number of significant figures?

A) 1.71616 B) 1.7162 C) 1.716 D) 1.72

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About ________ people migrated from Europe to the United States between 1821 and 1920

A) 55 million B) 33 million C) 18 million D) 21 million E) 15 million

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The greatest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites is in

A) Europe. B) North America. C) Africa. D) Asia. E) South America.

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