Why do transform faults form?
A) They form due to remnants of convergent boundaries.
B) They form as results of secondary seismic waves.
C) They form due to lithospheric plate subduction zones.
D) They form because the axis of seafloor spreading across the surface of the Earth cannot follow a straight line smoothly.
D
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a. ionic b. covalent c. metallic d. hydrogen
Cleavage is most diagnostic for which of the following minerals?
a. quartz b. olivine c. obsidian d. hornblende
There are actions that everyone can take to help reduce water pollution. Pollution will not, however, be reduced if we ____.
A. fertilize gardens and lawns with manure or compost instead of fertilizers B. minimize use of pesticides C. prevent yard wastes from entering storm drains D. do not flush unwanted medicines down the toilet E. buy commercially produced foods
The velocity of something being tangential means that its motion is
A. along or parallel to its path. B. perpendicular to its path. C. both of these D. neither of these