The elastic rebound theory fails to explain some earthquakes because:
a. the surface breaks are not elastic in nature
b. elastic rebound only occurs during large-magnitude earthquakes
c. the theory does not explain earthquakes of tensional failure at divergent plate boundaries
d. plastic deformation is more likely than elastic for deeper earthquakes
d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Use the following diagram to answer this question.
Which of the images best represents the plate boundary between the South American and African plates?
A. Diagram a B. Diagram b C. Diagram c D. Diagram d
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between molecular motion, wavelength, and temperature?
A. as temperature decreases, molecular motion increases, wavelength increases B. as temperature decreases, molecular motion decreases, wavelength decreases C. as temperature increases, molecular motion decreases, wavelength decreases D. as temperature increases, molecular motion increases, wavelength decreases
This image shows the hypothetical planet in the investigation for the ocean interactions chapter. The continuous ocean south of the equator is likely to have
A) a cold surface current near Western Continent.
B) a warm surface current near Western Continent.
C) no ocean currents.